Born in Albuquerque, NM, Oscar was a resident of Port St. Lucie, FL for 30 years, moving from Eugene, Oregon.
Mr. Deatherage served our country in the US Army.
He was employed as a Behavioral Mental Health Technician for GEO Care Inc. of Martin County for the past 6 years.
He was of the Baptist faith.
Oscar was a member of the American Legion Post and an avid fisherman.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Ron Deatherage and a sister, Susan Deatherage.
Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Jill Deatherage of Port St. Lucie, FL; one son, Michael Murphy of Springfield, Oregon; two grandchildren and two brothers Al Deatherage and Billy Deatherage, both of Springfield, OR.
A Memorial Service will be at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 865 SE Monterey Commons Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996.
Arrangements are entrusted to Aycock Funeral Home, Port St. Lucie, FL. Please visit and sign our guest register book at www.aycockportstlucie.com.