Larry Joe Deaton

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Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Service Schedule
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S US Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
1:00 PM
Cemetery
Tyronza Cemetery
Tyronza
Tyronza, AR  72386

Larry Joe Deaton

of Marked Tree, AR

February 19, 1942 - December 16, 2023

Larry Joe Deaton, 81, of Marked Tree, AR passed away December 16, 2023. He was born February 19, 1942 in Manila, AR to the late Joe and Della Deaton. He was a pastor for nearly 40 years. Most of his years were spent at Red Oak Baptist Church, where he served as the pastor for around 30 years. He also served as the pastor of Browns Chapel Baptist Church for around 10 years. Going into the family business of body work, he worked for Osceola's Ford dealership managing their body shop for many years before opening up a body shop of his own. He enjoyed riding horses, playing the piano and spending time with his family and church family. Larry is survived by his son, Larry Deaton (Felicia); daughter, Laura Rooks (Greg) and grandchildren, Mallorie Butler (Kyle) and Taylor Deaton. Larry is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janie Deaton; brothers, William Carey Deaton and Danny Kay Deaton and sister, Judith Ann Warren.

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22 Condolence(s)
ROGER WILLBANKS
KEISER,AR 72351, AR
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

SO SORRY LAURA AND LARRY "BUD" MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YALL GOD BLESS!!!












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Carrie Branch
Jonesboro, AR
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

He was a wonderful kind man. I am so very honored to have been able to care for him during his last days. I will always think of him when putting my rooster in his place.

Keith Mangrum
Paragould, AR
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Absolutely one of the finest examples of a man of God I have ever met. I’m sure he and Janie are holding hands and walking the streets of gold, together again at last!

Albert Brown
Sherwood, AR
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

I’m sorry to learn of Brother Larry’s passing. He was a fine man and a special friend to my sister Sharon and her husband W.D. Gann.

Sherry Mason
Manila, AR
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Monday, December 18, 2023

Larry and Laura,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sherry & Mel

Martha (Jones) Barbee
Monticello, AR
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Monday, December 18, 2023

Larry & Laura,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give you love, comfort, hope & healing in the days ahead.
RHS-Class of 84

Teresa sabella (brown)
Lepanto, AR
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Monday, December 18, 2023

So sorry for yall loss prayers for all

Will Cagle
Miami, FL
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Sorry to hear of the passing of my cousin Larry. My condolences to Laura and Larry

Gwen Brownlee
Blytheville, AR
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Larry , I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Ron Jones
Jonesboro, AR
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Susan and I send our deepest sympathy to you and Greg. We are so very sorry for your loss. May GOD give you the peace and strength you need.

Barbara mcminn thompson
Jonesboro, AR
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

My sincere Sympathy

Laura Smith
Keiser, AR
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

My condolences to Laura, Larry and family. Prayers for you during this time and days to come.

Don & Anita Haile
Keiser, AR
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Prairs are comforting and so are memories. You are blessed with knowing that Larry had brought many people to Christ. That b is a great life's work and he is now with them in presents of God.

Carolyn Fikes
Olive Branch, MS
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Sunday, December 17, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Sending much love to this family.

John(Stephen) Douglass IV and Debbie Douglass
Osceola, AR
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Laura and family, may you all find peace and comfort. The Douglass'

Michael Foster
Batesville, AR
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Prayers of peace and comfort for your family. I will always remember Larry as a Godley and good man who loved his family and sharing God's love to all of us. His church was wherever he was.

Barbara Tate
Fayetteville, AR
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Laura and Larry, I am so sorry to hear this. Your dad was the pastor at Brinkley Chapel when y’all were little. I can remember picking up you two for Vacation Bible School. I will be thinking of you during this time. So sorry. Barbara

Vel & Doug Roberts
Keiser, AR
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

So sorry to hear Larry passed. Praying for his wonderful family.

Tracy Catt
Lepanto, AR
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Laura,
I’m so sorry about your Dad’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers going forward.

Tracy Chilton-Thieme
Osceola, AR
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

I’m sorry. Bro. Larry was a favorite of mine.

Bruce Murray
Junction City , Louisiana / Arkansas, AR
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Sending Love and Prayers to all … such a precious family …

Kim Bullion
Winston, GA
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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Larry (Buddy) and Laura
Sorry to hear of your loss of your dad. Praying for you both and the family.