John Hill Deakins of Kennesaw was born in Oklahoma City, OK on December 8, 1937. He passed away on July 31, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Deakins, and his sister. Marcia Lytle (Jack). He is also survived by his son Alan Deakins (Sheryl), son Paul Deakins (Paula), and daughter Lora Rogers (Clint). He is survived by his ten grandchildren; Jonathan and Micah Deakins. Grant, Lindsey and Madison Deakins, and Benjamin, Leo. Ruth, Joseph, and Robert Rogers.
John and Carolyn met as students at UCLA and were married in 1962. John was a long-time employee of Lockheed Martin from which he retired in 2000. He was Chaplain of his Marietta Gideon Camp and treasured his association with his ministry. He was also an active member and Sunday School Teacher at Kennesaw First Baptist Church.
John' wife and family were the utmost joy in his life. He loved and served his Savior, Jesus Christ, and is now home with Him.
John's Visitation will be held August 4, 2021 from 11AM to 1PM at Winkenhofer Funeral Home, 2590 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, Ga 30152. The Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel, following he visitation beginning at 1PM
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.winkenhoferpineridgefuneralhome.com for the Deakins family.
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