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Michael Drew Deaton Sr., 67, native of Chickasaw, AL, and resident of Wilmer, AL, passed away at USA Hospital on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Deaton and Dorothy McAdams Deaton, and his sister, Cynthia Rachel.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Ramona Rigby Deaton, and three children, Michael Deaton Jr. (Dione), Sabrina Northcutt (Michael), and Joshua Deaton; seven grandchildren, Daniel Deaton, Reagan Deaton, Madison Northcutt, Matthew Northcutt, Tristan Deaton, Brayden Deaton, and Cohen Deaton (Breighanna); and one great-grandson, Samson Deaton.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Valhalla Memorial Funeral Home from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a chapel service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Valhalla Memorial Gardens.