Eddie “Rattler” Wright Denton Jr., age 81, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. Born October 29, 1931 in Nash County, he was the son of the late Eddie Wright Denton and Phariby Ellen Eason Denton.

He is survived by two daughters, Amy D. Harrell and husband Larry of Stokes and Beth D. Brinkley and husband J.R of Greenville; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

A service to remember Eddie will be held at 11 a.m.  Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at Fishing Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Griffin officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 10 a.m. prior to the service. Burial at Rocky Mount Memorial Park will follow the service.

Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount.