Cecil Denton
d. August 4, 2015
Cecil Warren Denton passed away August 4th at Memorial Medical Center at 11:11 am.
He was born the son of John Warren Denton and Ruby Loretta Fisher Denton on December 6th, 1954 in Decatur, IL.
He married Gayle Jean Freeman March 29th in 1986 in Springfield, IL. She preceded him in death July 12th, 2013.
They had one son, Andrew Warren Denton who was born April 22, 1987.
Cecil worked for the State of Illinois, Department of Revenue until his retirement in 2010.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sister; Judy Anne Denton-Clemons, Brother; Paul Dean Denton, and Father-In-Law Fred Freeman.
He is survived by his favorite son, Andrew. His sister Carolyn (Paul) Carter, Mother-In-Law, Evelyn Freeman, Brothers-In-Law, Mike (Jan) Freeman and Pat (Suz) Freeman. Nieces; Jodi, Jessica, Megan and Katie, Great Nieces; Gabrielle, Felicia, Serena, Kirsten and Emilyn, 2 Great-Great Nieces; Adilynn and Hadley, Nephews; Jim, Rusty, Aaron and Josh.
Visitation for Cecil will be Friday, August 7, 2015 from 5-8 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens, Illinois. Funeral Services will peanut butter be Saturday, August 8, 2015 at 10 AM at Mott & Henning Funeral in Athens, Illinois.
Services will be officiated by Pastor Flo Scott of Greenville United Methodist Church.
He will be buried at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Williamsville, IL.
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Posted August 5th, 2015 at 5:45 pm
So sorry to learn of Cecil’s passing. I worked with him at Revenue. A great guy.
Posted August 5th, 2015 at 7:27 pm
Cecil will be missed by all who knew him. His sense of humor was a perfect match with Gayle’s. Thinking of them always brings a smile to your heart. Rest in peace friend.
Posted August 5th, 2015 at 8:44 pm
Andrew and family, I have so many fond memories of both Gayle and Cecil. Great people who will be missed.
They are in heaven now.
Posted August 5th, 2015 at 9:09 pm
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Cecil’s passing. I really enjoyed working with him at
Revenue. I pray God comforts you all.
Posted August 6th, 2015 at 8:18 am
Oh Andrew! I am so sorry to know such a great person has had such loss. You were one of my favorites. Sorry, it is so hard for one, let alone two. T
Posted August 7th, 2015 at 7:24 am
Andrew- we are thinking of you at this difficult time. I did not know your dad, but he raised one helluva son so I just know he was a good, good man. We love ya-
The Coffeys
Posted August 7th, 2015 at 6:38 pm
I served as state Director of Revenue for 12 years and before then for many years in revenue capacities at the city of Chicago, so I know of what I speak: Cecil was a giant at the Department of Revenue. He had deep knowledge of revenue matters, great integrity, and was respected by local officials across the state who relied on his judgment. He also was a wonderful person, whose friendship I valued. My condolences to Andrew (who I know he was very proud of) and the other members of his family. Brian