Albert H. “Joe” Deaton, 72, died Friday, April 23, 2010. He was born Aug. 8, 1937.

He will be honored for his loyal service in the United States Air Force.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ruth (nee: Davis) and daughter Angie Deaton, and siblings Earl Deaton, Lurlie Hart, Rosie Hayes, and Mary Ellen Francis.

He is survived by his dear friend Alice Abner, children Ronald Deaton, and Renee Deaton, grandchildren Kimberly, Cricket, Levi, and Lindsey, siblings Myrtlene Noble, Betty Jean Baker, Jim Deaton, Patricia Weeks, Diane Blakely, and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 26 at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home. Interment and Military Honors at Pierce Township Cemetery.