James Clifford Deaton

James “Clifford” Deaton, age 72 of Winder, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020. He was of the Baptist faith. Clifford was a Private First Class of the US Army serving as a pathfinder in Company B, 4th Battalion, 31rst Infantry of the Americal Division 196th Light Infantry Brigade in Vietnam, where he earned a Bronze Star. Clifford was a chemical technician and retired from Rhodia Wholesale Chemicals. He was an avid camper who loved the outdoors, fishing and a good board game.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, James Manus and Ruby Era Martin Deaton. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Paula Jan Cox Deaton; a son, Clint Deaton (Miranda) of Bethlehem; three daughters, Stacy Reed (Scott) of Cleveland, Kimberly Meeks of Killdeer, ND and Kayce Black (Josh) of Athens; 6 grandchildren, Emerson James Deaton, Elijah Harris, Joseph Brandon Vaughn, Kalyn Rae Meeks, Christina Hamilton and Max Reed and one great grandchild, Asher Hamilton.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 25, 2020 from 6 until 9PM at Smith Funeral Home, Winder, GA. Graveside services will be held at Barrow Memorial Gardens at 2PM Wednesday, August 26, 2020 with Rev. Robbie Black and Mr. Kenneth Lee officiating. Military honors will follow service.

Due to COVID-19 the family ask that everyone attending visitation please wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Graveside services will be viewable thru live stream on our Smith Funeral Home Facebook Page.