Michael Deaton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Michael Deaton (Marion, Illinois), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Michael left this world on November 3, 2025 at the age of 72, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Michael Deaton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Deaton and Mary Jane Deaton (Webster); his parents-in-law, Dick and Betty Ingram; his brother Douglas Kent Deaton; and his sister-in-law Kitty Deaton.
He is survived by: his wife Debbie; his children, Stephanie Deaton and Brent King of St. Louis; his nephew Doug Deaton (Chandler Short Deaton); his great-nieces and great-nephews, Sawyer Gray and Knox Wilder Deaton; his sister-in-law Melinda Deaton; his nieces, Jessica Deaton of Marion, IL, Chelsea of Marion, IL, Chris Duty of Marion, IL and Kelly Deaton Cameron; and his brother Gregory Mark Deaton of Marion, IL..
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Polar Plunge 2026 in memory of his brother's charity, St. Jude's Children's hospital or the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Benton, IL.
