of Savannah, GA
May 22, 1928 - August 8, 2012
James C. Deaton, a Korean war veteran, died August 8, 2012, in Savannah, GA. He was born in Friendship, TN.
Jim was a loving husband, devoted parent, avid golfer and dedicated employee of Western Electric/Lucent, retiring in 1990 with 42 years service. He enjoyed sports and was a fan of golf and baseball. Jim resided in Bartlett, TN for more than 45 years, until a recent move to Savannah, GA, to be near his family.
He was a communicant of St. Ann Catholic Church-Bartlett for over 40 years, serving as a dedicated usher and greeter, With his gregarious spirit, he never met anyone that didn't immediately love him. He loved a great joke and a good laugh. Today he is at peace with his Lord in heaven. His engaging smile will be missed by his family and friends, but his charm and humor will be remembered forever.
Jim is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ruby Trammel Deaton, son James T. (Bonnie) Deaton of Savannah GA.; grandchildren Angel (Dean) Kiley of Dallas, TX, Hollie Hoppmann, Alexandra Deaton and Conner Deaton, all of Savannah, GA. and six great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5-7 pm, on Friday, August 10, 2012 at St Ann-Bartlett Catholic Church, with 10 am service there Saturday. August 11, 2012. Burial will be in Memphis Memorial Gardens.
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STEVE GRIFFIN
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
AUNT RUBY, TED, BONNIE, ALEX AND CONNER
UNCLE JIM, I will always have the great memories of all the great times we all spent together. I remember when I was about 5 before Ted was born I was staying with you and Aunt Ruby at the house off of Graham and Summer. Ya'll took me to the fire station, I got to play on the fire trucks and as we were leaving the fire alarm went off. You followed them to the fire, for me to watch them put the house out. Our family had great times going to Jacks Fishing Resort at Mountain View and trout fishing. You, Aunt Ruby and Ted always coming to see me ride in the horse shows, no matter where we were showing! You, Ted, daddy and I had great times rabbit and quail hunting when we lived on the Neely Farm at Clarkedale. I will always remember how much you enjoyed playing with Steven and making train horn sound with you fist. You will be missed greatly by all of the family and every life you touched, but never forgotten!!!! We all love you Uncle Jim and always will!!!!
YA'LL WILL BE IN OUR THOUGTHS AND PRAYERS DAILY, WITH ALL OUR LOVE STEVE, CARISSA AND STEVEN!!!