Celebration of life at Holiday Inn Express Poteau, OK after the services/burial. 201 Hillview Pkwy Poteau, OK 74953
James "Bob" Albert Deaton was born in Howe, Ok October 15, 1931. Bob passed away on July 25, 2022 in Orange, CA. He is survived by Edward & Elena Deaton and granddaughter Inessa Rose Deaton. Bob will be joining wife Virginia Rose and son Robert Jones in Howe and son James Jr in eternity. Bob served honorably for 22 years in the United states Navy retiring in 1972 as Chief Petty Officer and went on to work for Eaton Corporation before retiring to Eufaula, OK. Moving to San Antonio with Virginia Rose for her health reasons and after the deaths of his wife and son James, Bob moved to Orange, Ca to be with his granddaughter, Bob passed away in his sleep after a five-month battle with various ailments.
Loving caring husband, father, grandfather and a man who never turned his back on family or friends. Just a great guy!
He is loved and will be missed!
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The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, OK
Bob, like his Dad, Uncle Doc was loved by all. He always made time to come by Wister to see my Mom, Barbara Vickers. One of my Dads last trips was that he wanted to go see Bob and Virginia in San Antonia. Love and Prayers to all his family.
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