David Denton

David Wayne Denton, 69, went to Heaven on Aug. 25, 2024.

Born on July 28, 1955, in Anthony, Kan., to Robert and Jeannetta Denton, he grew up in Anthony and attended Chapparal High School.

He married the love of his life, Carter Anne Haakinson, on Sept. 16, 1973, in Anthony. The commitment they had to each other was a great example for many.

For 28 years they made their home in Kingfisher, where they raised their two daughters, Kimberly and Kacey.

David and Carter built and operated several local businesses in the area including Daylight Donuts and Double D’s.

They were active members of the community where many of his friends knew him as “Donut.”

David enjoyed fixing things, golfing and working with his tools.

He spent hours on projects around his house, at his daughters’ houses and helping many friends. David was a man who could always make you laugh and found much happiness in laughter.

In 2007, David and Carter moved to Oklahoma City to be close to Kim and Kacey. The last few years he found joy in his two grandchildren who called him Papa.

He was preceded in death by his wife Carter, his father Robert and his sister Jo Ellen.

He is survived by his daughter Kimberly and husband Michael Gillespie of Yukon, daughter Kacey and husband Trip Armour and grandchildren Margaret Anne and Robert Lynn “Court” of Edmond, his mother Jeannetta Denton of Enid, his sisters Jane Whisman and Judy Edwards and brother Edward (Pam) Denton along with many loving family and friends.

Services were Friday, Aug. 30, at Buchanan Funeral Services in Oklahoma City. Memorials may be made to LifeShare Foundation at LifeShareOKFoundation. org or mailed to 4705 NW Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73132.