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Deaton, John D.

Deaton, John D.

Male 1948 - 2023  (74 years)


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  • Name Deaton, John D. 
    John D. Deaton (1948-2023)
    Birth 21 Dec 1948  Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Reference Number DEAT.J001 
    _FGRAVE 250056043 
    Funeral 21 Dec 2023 (75 years)  Fort Myer Post Chapel, Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Military Service Brigadier General, United States Air Force 
    • Served for 28 years.
    United States of America Flag, 50 Stars (1960 - Present)

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    United States Air Force
    United States Air Force
    Brigadier General (abbreviated as BG) (pay grade O-7), United States Army and United States Air Force
    Death 30 May 2023  [2
    Burial 21 Dec 2023  Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I20560  Carl Wayne Gray Research | Amerman - Watson

    Richard Amerman and Hannah Watson Descendants
    Last Modified 30 Nov 2023 

    Father Deaton, Edone L.   d. Bef 30 May 2023 
    Mother Faudree, Modena   d. Bef 30 May 2023 
    Family ID F9229  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Amerman, L. 
    Children 
    +1. Deaton, C.
    >2. Deaton, M.
     3. DEATON, J.P.
    >4. Deaton, R.
     5. DEATON, W.
    Family ID F9228  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 31 Jan 2023 

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 21 Dec 1948 - Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 21 Dec 2023 - Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 

  • Notes 
    • Brigadier General John D. Deaton
      John Deaton, fondly called Colonel John, Dad, and Grandpa, passed away on May 30, 2023, at the age of 74. John was born in Effingham, Illinois, on December 21, 1948, to Edone L. and Modena (Faudree) Deaton. During his childhood, his family relocated often due to his father's career in oil production, but his family finally settled in Olney, Illinois.
      John graduated from East Richland High School, where he excelled in football, baseball and music, and made lifelong friendships with Wally Eyman, Rick Stivers, and Frank Wasick. Shortly after graduation, John entered community college, where he met the love of his life, Lila. John knew a good thing when he found one so he asked Lila to spend her life with him. They married in March 7th 1970. John continued his education at Eastern Illinois University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus in Political Science and History in 1971. He was also a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity.
      He joined the United States Air Force and flew as a navigator for the KC-135 air tankers and was an instructor for KC-135s. Although his career in the Air Force allowed him to see the world, he was also stationed at the Pentagon, Joint Base Andrews, and finally as part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. John also served in the United States Air National Guard of Illinois, where he was promoted to Brigadier General after 28 years of service. Upon retirement, John started his own business.
      John loved his wife, children, and grandchildren unconditionally. He enjoyed being part of the community, visiting friends and family, and attending class reunions. He loved spending time with his kids and grandchildren whenever he could, whether it was attending games, school events, theater productions, fishing, or going to the beach. He loved attending car shows with his Roadrunner. He was also an active church member at St. Matthews Catholic Church, served as a soccer and baseball coach, and as a Boy Scout leader.
      He was preceded in death by his parents Edone and Modena Deaton, and his grandson, SGT. Alex Adkins. He will be greatly missed by his wife of 53 years, Lila, his children, Christine (Donald) Adkins, Matthew (Andrea) Deaton, John Patrick Deaton, Rebecca (Shawn) Rechkemmer, and William Deaton, 14 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, his sister Linda (Gary) Mariconi, and numerous nieces and nephews.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:45 a.m. Thursday, December 21, 2023 at the Old Fort Myer Post Chapel. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery.
      In lieu of flowers, please consider supporting the Fisher House.

  • Sources 
    1. [S145] https://www.facebook.com, Facebook, (https://www.facebook.com) (Reliability: 2).

    2. [S15744] Found and Sons Funeral Chapels & Cremation Service - Culpeper, Virginia, Obituary, Deaton, John D., (https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/john-deaton-obituary?id=53711070&utm_source=webshareapi&utm_medium=share_butto), none. (Reliability: 2).