Dr. Thomas Charles Denson, age 79, of Temple died Sunday, May 2, 2010 in a local hospital. Services will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday, May 6, at First United Methodist Church in Temple with Dr. Martin Knox, Rev. Denton Bassett and Rev. Doug Young officiating. Rev. Gary Anthony will be in charge of the music. Burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home. Dr. Denson was born on November 19, 1930 in Lubbock to John Lane Denson, Jr. and Ruth Dangeleisen Denson. He moved to Temple at an early age and graduated from Temple High School. He graduated from Baylor University in 1953 and received his medical degree from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. He married Mariana Boren on June 24, 1955 in Henderson. He was a Pediatrician at King's Daughters Hospital for over 30 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Temple where he taught Sunday School and served on the Strategic Planning Committee. He was a former member of Texas Pediatric Society and former State Chairman of March of Dimes. He was a former chief of staff at King's Daughters Hospital and was a member of Bell County Medical Society. He was a board member of Central Texas Branch of DARS and was a member Baylor University Heritage Club. He was presently an active member of the Texas Medical Association where he had served as chairman of the Physicians Health and Rehab Committee. He was a member of Emeritus Medicus of Retired Doctor's Association and member of various local Bridge Clubs. Dr. Denson was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Mariana B. Denson of Temple, one son, Thomas C. Denson, Jr. and wife, Jerri of Waco, one daughter, Katherine Fletcher and husband, Kevin of Mansfield and five grandchildren, Kolton, Kade and Kallen Fletcher, Lina Tudor and Suzana Denson. Also surviving is one brother, Rev. Lane Denson and wife, Caroline of Nashville, Tennessee. Pallbearers are Lewis Fields, Henry Nelson, Ralph Wallace, James Shoptaw, Don Davis, Bob Allman, Wayne Dunlap and Stewart Dearing. Memorial donations may be made to Greater Things at First Baptist Church or a charity of choice.
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