Jackie W. Deaton Sr. Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Jackie W. Deaton Sr. (Rossville, Georgia), who passed away on November 11, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jackie W. Deaton Sr. to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Deaton and Kathryn Deaton; his stepmother Doris Deaton; and his siblings, Jimmy Deaton, Michael Deaton and Carolyn Howell Blanks.
He is survived by: his wife Shelley Chadwick Deaton; his children, Jackie W. Deaton Jr. of Ringgold, GA, Matthew Forehand (Kyle) of Birmingham, AL and Lindsey Forehand of St. Elmo, TN; his grandchildren, Caleb, Austin, Ben and Carter; and his sisters, Vivian Tipps (Eddie), Vicky Harley (John), Dianne Hixson (Sam) and Sherry Crosslin.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory (3239 Battlefield Pkwy, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 14th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the National Park Partners (NPP), P.O. Box 748, Chattanooga, TN 37401.
