Fount Deaton

DEATON, Fount, age 91, of Miamisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016. Fount was born on December 17, 1924 in Clay County, KY to Robert and Lillie (Rowland) Deaton. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII where he drove Sherman Tanks in many battles including "The Battle of the Bulge". Fount was a member of Far Hills Masonic Lodge #784 and Scottish Rite. He enjoyed being outside doing yard work and gardening. Fount is preceded in death by his parents; brother; Oscar Deaton; and sisters, Cleo Cheek and Eula Deaton. He is survived by his daughter, Michele (Dr. D Greg) Palmer and son Michael Deaton; grandchildren, Michael Greg (Caroline) Palmer, Robert Fount Palmer, and Lillie Marie Deaton; and sister, Chloe Deaton. A visitation will be held on Friday, December 2, 2016 at Normandy United Methodist Church, 450 W Alex Bell Rd. Centerville, OH, from 5:30 6:30pm. A Masonic service along with funeral services will follow the visitation at the church. Burial will be in Deaton Family Cemetery, 131 Bob Deaton Rd. London, KY 40741. A special thanks to all of the care takers who took care of Mr. "D".

Funeral Home:
Kettering Routsong Funeral Home
2100 E. Stroop Rd.
Kettering, OH
US 45429