Mr. Harry Code Deignan

August 27, 2012.

Mr Deignan was born in Columbus, Georgia on April 28, 1924. He is preceded in death by parents, John Francis Deignan, and Catherine Elizabeth Code Deignan; son, Steven Daniel Deignan; brother, John Deignan; and sister, Catherine Boswell.

Mr. Deignan was married to Jacqueline Mary Michels for 63 years. They were married at All Souls Catholic Church in Sanford, Florida on September 17, 1949. He is also survived by 8 children and their spouses; Donna Lange of Atlanta, David and Debbie Deignan of Macon, Linda and Keith Killingsworth of Jackson, Marianne and Brian Bieder of Hoschton, John and Ginger Deignan of Mt. Pleasant, SC., Jimmy and Sharen Deignan of Bella Vista, AR., Andy and Cathy Deignan of Locust Grove, and Bill and Lisa Deignan of Buford. Mr Deignan also leaves behind 23 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren as well as a large number of nieces and nephews.

Mr. Deignan graduated from Columbus High School in 1942 and immediately enlisted in the US Navy serving aboard the USS Bellatrix in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. After serving his country he graduated from Georgia Tech and Southern Tech before beginning a career with the Federal Aviation Administration from which he retired in 1984.

Though his accomplishments were many, the most important thing we can say about Harry Deignan is that he loved his Jackie, all of his family and his many friends. He was quick with a joke and loved a good laugh. He loved sports, camping and traveling. He loved life. He was the type of guy that anyone who knew him loved to be around. He is going to be missed by this world, but heaven just got a new and lively angel.

Visitation will be at Haisten McCullough Funeral Home in Griffin Georgia, 1155 Everee Inn Rd, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday August 30, 2012 including a Remembrance service beginning at 7:30 PM. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Friday August 31st at 10:00 AM. Mr. Deignan will be interred at the Georgia National Veterans Cemetery in Canton, Georgia at 9:00 AM on Monday, September 3rd.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Harry to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 9121 Killian Hill Rd, SW, Lilburn GA 30047.

Haisten McCullough Funeral Home, 1155 Everee Inn Rd. is in charge of arrangements.