MANNING – Keith Carson Deaton, 69, husband of Christine Kirkley Deaton, died Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at his home in Manning.
Born April 19, 1941, in Pageland, he was the son of the late Robert Deaton and the late Anita Usher Deaton Austin. He was a retired SC Highway Patrolman, attended Wingate College in North Carolina, served in the S. C. National Guard, and was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving, in addition to his wife of Manning, are a daughter, Dena Melton and her husband Anthony of New Orleans, LA; two grandsons, Blake Douglas Smith and Austin Geddings, both of Manning; two brothers, Rev. Robert Deaton of Duncan, SC, and Norvard Deaton of Monroe, NC.
Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 15, 2010, in the chapel of Stephens Funeral Home in Manning, with the Rev. Robert L. Deaton officiating.
Memorials may be made to Tuomey Hospice, 115 N. Sumter St., Ste. 410, Sumter, SC 29150.
Stephens Funeral Home & Crematory, 304 N. Church Street, Manning, is in charge of arrangements. (803) 435-2179
www.stephensfuneralhome.org
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CONDOLENCES
Tina, Buck and I are sadden to learn of Keith's passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
From: Buck and June Brailsford
Tina,
We were so sorry to hear about Keith. We know you will miss him so much but know we are all here for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
From: Summerton Drugs Family
Mimi, I know times are hard but I want you to know that I will always be there for you, through thick and thin, you can count on me. I love you.
From: Blake
Blake,
We were so sorry to hear about your Grandaddy. We know you will miss him. Our love to you and your family during this time.
From: Larry and Patsy Williamson
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.May God bless each of you.
From: Nell Beasley
Tina,I am sorry about Mr.Keith.I know that you will miss him very much,but always remember the good times that you had with him,and how much love you have for each other.
I Love you.Cathy.
From: Cathy Hill
Tina, Mama just told me that Keith passed away. I am so sorry! He was a fine man and I thought a lot of him. Please take care of yourself. You are in my prayers! Love you!!
From: Carol Lepp
I am very sorry to hear of Keith's passing. He was a good friend and a long ago "boss."
From: Gerald Winstead
Tina & Family, You and your family have been in our thoughts and prayers during Keith's illness and death. May God continue to give you strength, comfort and peace in the difficult days ahead. You now know that your loved one is whole again and is no longer suffering. Glad you have your best friends Mary and Richard to support you. God Bless!!!! Love, Clara & Legrand
