Donald Leon Denton

Donald Leon “Donnie” Denton of Babson Park passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at his home. He was born September 2, 1965 in Hickory, NC and was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales.

Donnie fought a long, courageous battle with cancer for over six years. Donnie’s passion was baseball and later softball. He was an avid Little Leaguer, playing on the Rotary, Barrel & Hugo Krave teams. For four years Donnie was on the Highlander baseball team. He played at Chipola Junior College, then West Florida University, as well as Florida Southern College. He later became one of the Highlander softball team’s biggest fans, but Donnie’s greatest love was always family. He cherished the gatherings and memories of times together. He knew and loved the Lord and drew strength from God’s Promises.

Donnie will be missed by his parents, Jack and Nancy Denton; his brother and sister-in-law, Andy & Candy Denton; nieces, Lydia and Lilah; nephew, Luke; aunts, Alison Ramsay-Smith (Bill Smith), Wendy Jenkins and Susan Lamar (Ed); uncle, Ronnie Denton (Jane); 14 cousins and many friends.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 15, 2013 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales with Rev. Chad Reynolds.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Lake Wales Highlander Booster Club.

To view the webcast of his service, please click here