Death date: Jan 30, 2013
George Duke Deaton, 103, was born on December 5, 1909 in Mecklenburg County to James Duke and Sarah Emmaline Gurley Deaton. He died peacefully Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Presbyterian Hospital – Huntersville. The family will re Read Obituary
Dear Deaton Family,
Even though I did not personally know George Deaton, I know many Deaton family members who spoke highly of Mr. Deaton and shared wonderful stories to me about this man. My sincere sympathy goes out to the family, particularly the Marvin and Colene Deaton and Tom and Mary Deaton families. You are all in my prayers. Sincerely, Kathy Swift
What a privilege it is to have known someone that has lived into the 100s, and yet, it feels like it was not long enough. Mr. Deaton used his life for the benefit of others. One scripture that comes to mind when I think of Mr. Deaton is Proverbs 16: 31 which says, "Gray-headedness is a crown of beauty when it is found in the way of righteousness." To lose such a self sacrificing person adds salt to the wound. However, there is a beautiful scripture of comfort in Job 14:14, 15 where Job is asking God, "if a man dies, will he live again". Then he reassures himself 'You will call and I will answer' and then says that 'God will have a yearning for the work of his hands.' Mr. Deaton is most definitely a work of God's hands and how wonderful it will be to see him again. My love and condolences.
Mr. George was such a beautiful soul!
He surely shown the light of our Lord with his smile and love he showed everybody he met! I will miss him. I was blessed just knowing him! Know that you are all in my prayers .
Much love,
Cheri Moore
Georgie will be missed tremendously. For the small amount of time I have had the privilege to know Georgie I can say that he has always been a pleasure to sit and chat with. His outlook on life was simple; "Live, Love, Laugh". He always had a smile on his face and a kind word to share. My life has been enhanced by his presence and the memories will be cherished.
My sweet Uncle George went to Heaven to meet with his family members who are there, We will surely miss him very much, Loved him forever, Neice, Nancy Readling Brown
"Mr. George" always had a smile. I grew up near his family in the country. He helped anyone that was in need. He helped my Dad enjoy his sport of bird hunting all over the land where Concord Mills Mall is now built. May he rest in peace.
