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Dr. William Deneke

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Dr. William Deneke, 70, of Pine Bluff, died Friday, Dec. 8, 2017. He was born April 5, 1947, in Memphis, Tenn., son of Dr. and Mrs. Milton Deneke. Dr. Deneke was reared and received his early education in West Memphis, graduating from West Memphis High School. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University and his medical degree from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. Dr. Deneke married Sue Gordin Deneke in 1975. Together, they moved to Pine Bluff in 1978. Dr. Deneke had a successful cardiology practice in Pine Bluff for over 37 years, retiring in 2016. Dr. Deneke was an avid reader, a sports fan, and a gardener. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his beloved Great Danes, Taz and Gracie. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Sue Gordin Deneke; three sons, Dr. Matthew Deneke (Shannon) of Little Rock; Dr. Edward Deneke (Christy) of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and Alex Deneke of Oak Park, Mich.; brothers, Dr. James D. Deneke (Debbie) of Fort Smith, Ark., and Dr. Fred Deneke (Jim Eastman) of West Sacramento, Calif.; and his grandchildren, Jacob (14), Alexandra (12), Noah (11), Ava Chris (5), Westley (4), Ella Deneke (4) as well as a host of nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in the Chapel of Ralph Robinson and Son. Visitation will be Monday, Dec. 11, 2017, from 5-7 p.m. at Robinson's. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to The Salvation Army, 501 E. 12th Ave., Pine Bluff, Ark., 71601, or the charity of your choice. Online register: www.ralphrobinsonandson.com.

Published December 10, 2017

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