Jeffie Donald "Don" Deaton

He was born February 8, 1940, in Cookville, Texas, to parents R. V. Deaton and Elsie Gentry Deaton and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Formerly from Omaha, Texas, Don had lived in the Cushing area several years and was an electrical superintendent. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge for 50 years.

Don was preceded in death by his parents.

His survivors include his wife, Jan Deaton; daughters, Cammie Deaton Mancuso and husband Dan, Connie Deaton Zimmer and husband Mike, and Kelly Deaton Moorhouse and husband Errol; step-daughter, Staci Jill Martin; step-son, David Neal Wommack; a sister, Donna Jean Deaton; grandchildren, Crystal Taylor and husband Lance, Colton Moorhouse, McKenna Moorhouse, Haylee Womack, Brody Martin, and Kyndal Martin; and great-grandsons, Cash Taylor and Crew Taylor. His family also includes a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A service celebrating his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2014, at Mahl Baptist Church, located at 12304 U.S. Hwy. 259 North in Nacogdoches County, Texas, with Pastor Robert Easterling officiating.

An additional service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014, at Harrison Funeral Chapel in Naples, Texas, with Pastor Nolan Richey officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the Don Deaton Memorial Scholarship, c/o Morris County National Bank, Naples, TX 75568.

Online memories and condolences may be offered at www.CasonMonk-Metcalf.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, located at 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, Texas.