William Carey Deacon

William Carey Deacon obituary

William Carey Deacon

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McKoon Funeral Home

38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263

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William Deacon Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory on Aug. 16, 2025.

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William "Billy" Carey Barker Deacon, 77, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Newnan, GA. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 from 6 - 8 PM at McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 38 Jackson St., Newnan, GA. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory with Rev. Lee Chitwood officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. A complete obituary will be posted as soon as possible. Online condolences may be expressed by visiting www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory, 770-253-4580

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Upcoming Events

Aug

19

Visitation

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McKoon Funeral Home

38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263

Send Flowers

Aug

20

Funeral service

2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

McKoon Funeral Home Chapel

38 Jackson Street, Newnan, GA 30263

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.