Melvin Lee Deaton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Lee Deaton of Auburn, Indiana, who passed away on November 11, 2025 at the age of 72. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Lee Deaton to pay them a last tribute.
Though Melvin may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Melvin touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Deaton and Ada Deaton; and his wife Marilyn. He is survived by: his son Jarrod; and his brothers, Ronald (Vickie), James (Leslie) and Michael.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Covington Memorial Funeral Home (8408 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804). A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Covington Memorial Gardens (8408 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804).
