Obituary of Albert Denton

Albert (A.G.) Gilson Denton, Jr. 79, of Lynchburg passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at Lynchburg General Hospital following a long illness. Born in Lynchburg on December 21, 1930 he was a son of the late Albert G. Denton, Sr. and Kittie B. Denton and was the husband of Phyllis Martin Denton. Mr. Denton served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. He retired from General Electric with over 20 years of service. He was a member of the Marine Corp League and the Moose Lodge # 715 In addition to his wife, Phyllis, he is survived by two daughters, Kim D. Arthur and her husband Allen and Tami D. Smoot and her husband, Todd. Three grandchildren, Allen Dale Arthur, Jr., Michael Taylor Arthur and James ?Tyler? Smoot. A great granddaughter, Delaney Nicole Arthur. A sister, Bettie Denton Mayberry. A cousin, Jones L. Elliott, Jr. and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Arthur Denton and Kenneth Nelson Denton and a grandson, Jonathan David Arthur. The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff of the Summit, Lynchburg General Hospital and Avante? for their compassionate care. A Celebration of A.G.?s Life and Faith will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Diuguid Waterlick Chapel, Timberlake Rd., 237-2722, with the Rev. Stuart Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 PM today, Tuesday at the funeral home.