John Wayne Denson, 72 - June 20, 2013

John Wayne Denson, 72, died Sunday, June 9, 2013 at The Villages Hospice in The Villages, Florida, following a year-long battle against lung cancer.
Born May 6, 1941 in Decatur, the son of John O. and Gertrude (McLean) Denson.
Was educated in the Minonk school system, graduating with the MDR class of 1959. Attended University of Chicago and the University of Illinois-Champaign, graduating in mathematics and computer programming.
U.S. Army veteran, serving from 1964 to 1967 at Edgewood Arsenal in Maryland.
Married Cheryl Yatteau Jan. 24, 1991.
A mainframe computer programmer and programming consultant.
Survived by wife Cheryl Yatteau Denson of The Villages, FL; one brother Edwin McLean Denson of Chicago; and one sister Jane P. "Penny" Denson of Flora; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Preceded by his parents, and one sister, Gillian (Denson) Lach.
In keeping with his wishes, rites of cremation were accorded, no formal memorial service was held, and memorial bequests may be made in his name to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept.142, Memphis, TN 38148.