Carl (Butch) Deaton

Thompsonville Carl R. Butch Deaton, 62, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2006 at 9:17 A.M. at Herrin Hospital. Carl was born March 20, 1944 to Carl Edward Deaton and Wanda L. (Reed) Neeley in Newburg, Indiana. He married Mary Samples in 1965 and then later married Gwenda Fletcher in 1980 and she preceded him in death on October 27, 2005. Carl was a retired Facility Technician for GTE North, where he began his career with GTE as a tree trimmer. He was of the Baptist Faith. Carl was a member of the VFW, American Legion and IBEW #702. He was an Army Veteran, proudly answering the call to serve his nation during the Vietnam Era from 1968 1970. Survivors include: Two Sons; David W. Deaton and wife Janet of Groveland, Illinois Scott Eric Deaton of Johnston City Daughter Diana Deaton and Robert Shreve, Sr. of Marion Seven Grandchildren; Kyle Seibert of Springfield, Illinois, Zachary Deaton, Bryan Deaton, Christopher Deaton, Nicholas Deaton all of Groveland, Illinois, Robert Shreve, Jr., and Courtney Deaton of Marion Two Step Sons; Jimmy Heusner and wife Lori of Thompsonville Mark Heusner and wife Tracy of Thompsonville Three Step Grandchildren: BJ Heusner, Cecily Heusner and Jordan Heusner all of Thompsonville David and Dianas Mother Mary Deaton of Marion Nephew Gene Allen of Marion Two Nieces; Kathy Allen of Marion Renee Blackford of Marion Preceded by Parents, Wife, Daughter - Carla Jean Deaton, Sister - Barbara Clark and Nephew - Darrell Gower. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 26, 2006 at 2:00 P.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Brother Lloyd Whittaker officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites performed by Marions VFW Post #1301 and American Legion Post #147. Visitation will be Saturday from Noon until the time of service at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.