Photo courtesy of Bob Neal & Sons - Brinkley Funeral Home - Brinkley
Brinkley, Arkansas
Mar 20, 1941 – Dec 23, 2020 (Age 79)
Marion Deaton, 79, of Hot Springs Village, AR passed away on December 23, 2020. Marion was an internationally acclaimed musician and tribute artist who circled the globe many times bringing his shy smile, kind personality and inspired music tribute to thousands of fans. Marion leaves behind his wife, Robbie Blumenthal Deaton, children Angie Winterton (Jerry) of Cary, NC; Dayton (Louise) Knoll of Los Angeles, CA; Matthew (Melissa) Deaton of Brentwood, TN; and Christy (Chris) Davidson of Bartlett, TN. He was blessed to have six grandchildren: Annah, Evan and Addison Edwards, Lila Lake Knoll, Chelsea (Perry) Ball, Abby Davidson; and one great grandchild, Maddox Ball. He also leaves his dear sister Carol Griggs of Bartlett, TN and beloved nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on December 29th at 2 pm at Bob Neal Chapel, Clarendon AR with graveside interment at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon.
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In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
judy depriest
March 20, 2021 | Stuttgart, AR | Friend
I am sorry for your loss. I met Marion at the nursing home where he lived next door to my mom. He would always come in and sit while we visited. I enjoyed talking to him.
Sandy Davis
January 12, 2021 | Hot Springs Village, AR | Acquaintance
Robbie, I am so sorry for your loss. I met you and Marion at the dog park. He sure was special.
Tracey Frati
January 10, 2021 | Hot Springs Village, AR | Acquaintance
Robbie I'm sorry I didn't know about Marion until today. We were best of friends in school. So sorry. God Bless
Jlmmy D. Smith
Jimmy Smith
January 03, 2021 | Alexander, AR | Classmate
Thank you Marion for the many things you taught me. I'll be forever grateful
Kamakazee Ron Roberson
December 30, 2020 | Byhalia, MS | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Martha Kelly
December 29, 2020 | Roe, AR | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sheila Washam
December 29, 2020 | Stuttgart, AR | Friend
My heart is broken for you guys, he was a great person, I'm so sorry... love y'all
Carla Morgan
December 29, 2020 | Glenpool, OK | Friend
My thought and prayers are with you Butch, Angie and Family.
Ginger Jones
Ginger G Jones
December 29, 2020 | Clarendon, AR | Friend