of Benton, AR
March 11, 1960 - February 1, 2013
James Lee Deaton, 52, of Benton passed away on February 1, 2013. He was born in Baton Rouge, LA on March 11, 1960 to the late Ray and Ruby Mae Deaton. James was a plant manager for Hascall Steel for 28 years. He loved hunting and fishing and working in his garden.
Mr. Deaton was preceded in death by both parents; one brother, Richard Deaton; one daughter, Tracy Walker Fullington, and one grandson, infant Josh Fullington.
He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Audra Johnson Deaton; one son, Josh Deaton; two daughters, Tammy Walker and Crystal Baldy; two sisters, Darlene Gunn and Carole (Ken) Karrer; seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 6, 2013 in the chapel of Roller-Ballard Funeral Home (315-4047) with Bro. Bill Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Bauxite. Serving as pallbearers are Keith Combee, Jake Carper, Andrew Walker, Shawn Fullington, John Mansker, and Ken Karrer. Honorary Pallbearers are Jeff Hill, Aaron VanCleave, Mason Fullington, and Matt Carper.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, February 5th at the funeral home.
I worked with James for 7 years at Cresco Steel. He was taken too soon and my thoughts and prayers are with all the family.
Sorry for your loss. God Bless your family.
Prayers for you all.
Our prayers and thought are with you and your famil.
God will take care of you through these trying times. I am so glad i had a chance to meet Mr. Deaton and sing for him during his illness. I will be praying for the family during this your hour of breavement.
I know James through my husband, Kerry. They worked together at Jonner Steel. I pray for the family and pray for their healing. Death is never easy. Please find comfort in Jesus Christ knowing that one day you will see him again.
Our thoughts and prayer are with all the family.
Parker Family
James was a very special person in my life for many years. He was a good brother-in-law. I know that he and Richard are happy together again. God bless you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Love,
Kathy
Carole; Darlene and family your in my heart and prayers. James will be missed greatly. I think of our childhood years miss the good times; WIsh we could have stay closer but everyone has their families but remember I Will always love you all.
Our thoughts and Prayers are with you during this difficult time . Mike & Beverly Davidson
Carole, Ken, Darlene and all of the Family; you are in my heart and in my prayers as you go through this painful time.
I'm thinking about and praying for your family. I never REALLY knew James, but feel like I knew him very well. Working with Darlene for almost 19 years, I've gotten to know each of her family members pretty well. I know that God will help you be strong, just let him in. I'm sure that James will be missed. You are a good friend, Darlene. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
James, your strong fight has given me strength which I now need as I miss you each day. May God’s healing hand comfort Audra and all our family and friends thru our sorrow.
God Bless you as you rest in his arms.
I love you brother.