Clarence A. Denton Jr.

July 11, 1943 - April 8, 2021

Clarence A. Denton Jr., 77, of Watseka, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 3:40 A.M. Thursday April 8, 2021 at Kindred Hospital Northwest Indiana in Hammond, IN. He was born July 11, 1943 in Hoopeston, IL, the son of Clarence and Cora (Goin) Denton. He is survived by one daughter, Christine (Roy) Meacham of Aurora, IL; two sons, Christopher James Denton of Rossville, IL and Matt Harrell Denton of Rossville, IL; one sister, Brenda (Bill) Crusinberry of Hoopeston, IL; one grandson, Blake Meacham; and eight nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Mary Ellen Davis and Carol Ann Bishop. Clarence worked at several factories throughout his life including Essex, Schmacher’s and Stokely’s. He served in the United States Army. He enjoyed going fishing especially at the ponds by Rossville High School. Cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.