FREEPORT- Charles L. "Butch" Denton, 75, of Freeport, died Monday November 14, 2005 at his home.
Born February 27, 1930 in Freeport he was the son of Lee and Leola (Knodle) Denton.
He worked for Freeport Fast Freight, Blue Chip Company, and was a mechanic for the Freeport Country Club until his retirement.
An avid race fan he was a former owner of the Freeport Raceway where he was a flagman and race car driver. He presently owned a race car with his son, as a part of the Denton Racing team.
Surviving is his son Kevin (Diana) Denton of Freeport, one Daughter, Linda (Mark) Winstead of Roscoe; 6 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; his best friend, Betty Haymond of Freeport; and his cat, Ming II.
He was preceded in death by his parents; step parents; 2 grandchildren; 1 sister.
Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday at Walker Mortuary with the Reverend Thomas McClellan officiating. Burial will be in Gund Cemetery. Visitation will be 4-7 pm Thursday at Walker Mortuary.
A memorial has been established in his name. Please leave a remembrance message on our guest book at www.walkermortuary.com