Robert D. "Bob" Deaton
February 24, 1925 ~ September 5, 2011
Fairburn Southern Cremations & Funerals
Dr. Robert (Bob) D. Deaton, 86, of Palmetto, Ga. passed away September 5, 2011 at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. He was the son of Dossie and Almena McFayden Deaton, born on February 24, 1925 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret (Peggy) Gowan Deaton and his brother John (Jack) E. Deaton. Bob's life was richly blessed with the love of his special friend Jane Poirier who was by his side until the end. Those also left to cherish his memory are his children Carolyn D. Mooney, Barbara D. Steele (Paul), Robert David Deaton (Dana), Kathy D. Bohannon (John), adopted son Sanders (Sam) Varner; seven grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren, sisters Helen Brogden, Elizabeth (Libby) Launer (Butch), sister in law Joan Deaton and nephews and nieces. Bob was a member of the Palmetto Baptist Church and was a 32nd degree Mason. He served as a Seabee in WWII and also as a member of the elite Carlson's Raiders. He held doctorates in psychology and law. He was a successful entrepreneur, a building contractor and inventor. He loved animals and left behind his beloved dog Tippy. Bob was best known for his generosity and love for family and friends and would always go out of his way to help anyone in need. Among his philanthropic and charitable endeavors were to develop learning programs for the disadvantaged to assist them toward independence. At the time of his passing, Dr. Deaton was developing a program utilizing portable beds to provide comfort for people staying in hospital rooms as they coped with the illness of their family members. Services honoring Dr. Deaton will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, September 8, 2011 in the sanctuary of Palmetto Baptist Church on Center Street in Palmetto, Georgia. Online condolences may be made at www.hollyhillfuneralhome.com The family has requested potted plants or donations made to the American Cancer Society or to the Palmetto Senior Center (510 Turner Ave. Palmetto, Ga. 30268). Service DetailsThursday, September 8th, 2011, 4:30pm, Palmetto Baptist Church
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I worked with Bob on several projects and can honestly say that in the construction business, you could not have found a better person, contractor or friend. I remember sitting and talking with him and the knowledge he had was astronomical. He was always asking how your family was, how business was going and ALWAYS witnessing about the Grace and Love of our Savior! You could tell he had no doubt about the strength of his relationship with Jesus and wanted to make sure everyone had the opportunity to hear the Gospel. He was truly a great man and I know my life was changed for the better just knowing him. God Bless you brother till we meet again.
So sorry lovely lady God’s comfort for you during this transition of missing papa and yeah for daddy in that new body! Praise Jesus for that Kathy, hang in there.