William "Bill" Deaton

William E. Bill Deaton, 82, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 4:20 P.M. at the Friendship Care Center in Herrin. Bill was born July 19, 1927 in Marion the son of Omer & Virdus (Ivy) Deaton. He married Paralee Whitecotton on June 16, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they have shared over 63 years of marriage. He retired from Peabody Coal Company. Bill was a member of the Second Baptist Church, UMW of A and he was a lifetime member of the Marion Masonic Lodge. In addition to his wife he is survived by; Two sons; William Deaton and wife Helen of Marion David Deaton and wife Toni of Marion Two daughters; Carol Romans and husband Steve of Marion Janet Stilley and husband Jack of Marion Seven Grandchildren; Randy Stilley and wife Kim of Marion Tara Furlong and husband Kenny of Marion Michael Chamness of Marion Jason Stilley and wife Leann of Paducah, Kentucky Christy Norman and husband Donny of Marion Tyson Deaton of Marion Ryan Deaton and wife Tera of Marion Nineteen Great and Great Great Grandchildren Preceded by Parents, great granddaughter, Lindsey Nicole Furlong, two brothers, James Deaton and Rudolph Doc Deaton, infant sister, Lorene Deaton. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11 A.M. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 9 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home. The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of the Friendship Care Center in Herrin for the loving care and special kindness that Bill and his entire family received. For those who prefer memorials may be made to the Haiti Relief Fund.