Joseph Roland Denton, Jr. of Batesville, MS was born August 30, 1940 to Joseph Roland Denton and Marion Alderholt Denton. He passed away June 28, 2021 at the age of 80. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Garner Denton; his four children Joe Denton III, Tom Denton, and Lee Denton; and two siblings Butler Denton and Madge Denton.

Nu-Way Cremations has charge of the arrangements.