Ralph Deaton, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2016. Born August 20, 1928, in Pineville Kentucky, he was the son of the late Oscar and Lucy (nee Smith) Deaton. Ralph married Vagle Partin on January 14, 1953. She passed away on June 19, 2003. Ralph served in the United States Army, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was Honorably discharged at the rank of Corporal. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, David Lee Deaton and four other children; brothers and sisters, Mable Manes, Garland Deaton, Naomi Shields, Wanda Huffman, Ronald Deaton, and Dorothy Mason. He leaves behind seven children, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Brenda (Jim) Holley, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren Ralph Jr. (Debbie) Deaton 2 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren Billy (Reece) Deaton, 7 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 2 great- great grandchildren Mickey (Ruby) Deaton, 6 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren Donny (Pam) Deaton, 6 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren Linda M Deaton David L Deaton Ralph Deaton, my Dad was described by his son Billy as a 'Man's Man's' very accurate. He was a hard working man, always believed in providing for his family. He always said if you take care of your job your job will take care of you. He would help others without the thought of getting paid back, it was done simply because there was a need in someone's life. He lived life to the fullest. Was always busy working at something or other. He loved to 'tinker' in his garage. Breaking down a motor or fixing something and putting it back together. He was a southern boy and loved cooking that type of food, fried chicken was done to perfection by him. He enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, walking and exercising, western movies and Bluegrass music. He kept up on current affairs, political, world, national, stock market you name it and he could discuss it at length with you. He was a very laid back person, always calm. He loved his family and getting together with them for big dinners. He had a big smile whenever the grandkids would come over along with a big hug. He leaves behind a legacy of honesty, hard work, integrity, kindness, compassion, and giving to his family. A better Father we could not ask for, God designed him perfectly for us to learn from and grow and continue his legacy. Daddy you will be missed by one and all. Never goodbye always until we meet again. Your loving Children. Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at the Crossroads Community Church, 3500 Madison Road, Cincinnati (45209). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Arlington Memorial Gardens , 2145 Compton Road, Mt. Healthy, Ohio 45231. To share a memory of Ralph or leave a special message for the Deaton family, please click the Share Button below. Walker Funeral Home of Cincinnati is serving the Deaton family.

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