John Deaton

John N. Deaton, 74, of Claypool, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023, at his home.

John was born Oct. 6, 1948, in Warsaw, the son of the late Max G. and Lena Mae (Pollock) Deaton. He was united in marriage to Janet Weber on Dec. 29, 1973, in West Lafayette.

He retired as a journeyman printer for R.R. Donnelley Printing Co.. John enjoyed farming, collecting baseball cards, coins, and he especially cherished the time he spent with his grandkids and family. He attended Manchester College, and he proudly served his country as a member of the Indiana National Guard.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 49 years, Janet Deaton of Claypool; daughter, Angela (Eric) Jungbauer of Providence, Utah; grandchildren, Jaclyn and Mary Jungbauer; brother, Jerry (JoEllen) Deaton of Warsaw; sister, Jaynn Stoops of Warsaw; and three nephews.

A visitation with family and friends will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday March 3, 2023, in McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapels, 2290 Provident Court, Warsaw.

Funeral services in celebration of John’s life will begin at 1 p.m. in the funeral chapel with Pastor Glenn Hall officiating. Interment will follow in Graceland Cemetery, Claypool.

The family kindly requests memorial donations to: Animal Welfare League, 1048 S. 325E, Pierceton, IN 46562.