Milton C. Deering, Jr.

Milton (Mickey) Conway Deering Jr., 81, of Carmel, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was born July 18th, 1940 in Indianapolis, IN to the late Milton C. and Ruth Phillips Deering Sr. He was a graduate of Westfield High School and then entered into the United States Navy. During his time in the Navy, he proudly served under President John F. Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis as well as tours in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans on the USS Severn. After his time in the Navy, he opened Deering Dry Cleaners in Plymouth, Indiana and then in Southport, Indiana. He was a member of Journey Church in Fishers, IN. He loved playing pool at the American Legion and having breakfast with his family at the VFW. He was a very generous man and often contributed to many organizations. His first love was his family. He had 12 brothers and sisters who he loved more than anything. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jill Yaeger, Mother Ruth Phillips Deering, Father Milton C. Deering Sr., Brother James Deering, Brother Robert Deering, Brother David Deering, Brother Benjamin Deering, and Brother John Deering. He is survived by adopted Son Cary Deering (Cynthia), adopted Daughter Kelly Agard (Jeff), Son Milton (Mickey) Deering III (Kim), Brother Jan Deering (Linda), Sister Lana Wilson (Bill), Sister Nancy Bond, Sister Linda Miller (Vic), Brother Richard Deering, Sister Debbie Miller (Thom), Brother Matt Deering (Jeanie) and ten grandchildren. In Lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Legion Post 155 of Carmel, 852 W. Main St., Carmel, IN 46032. Family and friends will gather on Saturday at 1:00 pm December 4th at the Carmel Cemetery, Carmel, IN. A Celebration of Milton’s life will follow at the American Legion Post 155, 852 W. Main St Carmel, IN. Leppert Mortuary - Carmel Chapel assisting with arrangements. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared for the Deering family at www.leppertmortuary.com.