Tommy Dale Denton, age 69, of Salem, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 13, 2020, at Baptist Health Floyd Hospital. Born on January 11, 1951, in Salem, he was the son of the late Homer and Opal (Purlee) Denton.
Tommy was a retired employee of GKN Sinter Metals with 20 years of service; he loved to metal detect, fish, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.
Survivors include 1 son: Jesse Denton (Jamie); 2 daughters: Tanya Miller (John) and Heather Thomas (Charlie); 2 sisters: Vickie Maness and Teresa Johnson; and 8 grandchildren.
Tommy was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service will be held Tuesday, March 17, at 1:00 P.M. at Hughes-Taylor Funeral Home-Salem Chapel with Brother Toney Voyles officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Tuesday from 11:00 A.M. until time of service at the funeral home. Burial to follow at Old Blue River Christian Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the funeral home to help with funeral expenses.
