Sheryl K. Deaton

WEST ALEXANDRIA — Sheryl K. Deaton, 74, passed away peacefully on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20 at his residence. He was born Feb. 10, 1947 in Dayton to Omer and Esther Deaton.

Sheryl was married to Lila Fisher, of Piqua, on Jan. 1, 1972. They were baptized into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in March 1973. He had a heart for helping others, and was always willing to help out in the church and the community.

Sheryl was preceded in death by his father Omer Deaton and sister-in-law Linda Deaton. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lila Deaton, of West Alexandria; sons Kevin (Leanna) Deaton and Craig (Rhonda) Deaton of West Alexandria; grandchildren: Clay, Curt, Kip, Wesley, Layla, and Phoebe; mother Esther Deaton of Eaton; brothers Lloyd (Karen) Deaton of Eaton, David Deaton of Delphi, IN, and Gerald (Bonnie) Deaton of West Milton; sisters Linda (Glen Dale) Knaus of Camden, Barbara (Dennis) Brunk of Lewisburg and Rita Sue Deaton of Camden; and numerous nieces and nephews.

It was in Sheryl's heart that each one of you would join him in heaven. He selected these verses as an encouragement to you:

Matt 22:37-40 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

Romans 8:14-17 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

Romans 6:22-23 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 24 at Lower Twin Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 6715 Quaker Trace Road, Camden. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church on Wednesday, June 23 from 2-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

Girton Schmidt & Boucher Gard Funeral Home, Eaton is assisting with arrangements. Condolences and other remembrances at www.gsbfuneralhome.com