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In Loving Memory of Ronald Rue Denton, Sr., 84, of Lake Wales

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Ronald Rue Denton, Sr., 84

Ronald Rue Denton of Lake Wales passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at AdventHealth Lake Wales.

He was born August 7, 1940 in Eagle Lake to the late Leon and Gladys Denton; he moved to Lake Wales from Eagle Lake in 1946. Ronald was retired from the United States Department of Agriculture and served with the United States Army. He was a member of HighPoint Church Lake Wales. Ronald was an avid fisherman and helped start the Lake Wales High School fishing team. He enjoyed baseball and football and was a fan of the Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Gators, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He loved reading and was a history enthusiast. 

Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Denton. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Jane Denton; daughter, Holly (Danny) Sharpless of Babson Park; sons, Brian Denton (Jessica) of Lake Wales and Ronald “Rue” Denton, Jr. (Sharlene) of Winter Haven; grandchildren, Justin (Emilyn), Austin (Julisa), Anna (Robby), Dylan, Marina, Victoria, Mauricio.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024 at HighPoint Church with Pastor Jack Hilligoss officiating. 

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