Mr. Douglas “Arthur” Deyton, born February 12, 1942, died after a lengthy illness at JCMC Hospital on December 27, 2022, at age 80.
Arthur retired from Ball Corp. Bristol, VA and was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church and the Joy Sunday School Class.
He was a member of the Washington County Community Help Center and the Bowmantown Ruritan club through which he always felt very honored to serve his community.
Preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Laura Deyton; brothers, J.C., Jake, and Joe Deyton.
Left loving him are his wife of 51 years, Linda Kent Deyton; daughter, Charity and husband Matt and their children, Zebedee, Adelaide, Beatrice, Abagail, and Ezra Damrau; son, Micah and wife Carey and their children, Wyatt, and Sydney; son, Timothy and Holly and children Miranda, Justin, Luke, and Josie; sisters, Betty Cox, Francis Buckingham, and Jewell Susong; special nephew and helper Tom David Williams and best friend Don Curd.
A celebration of life will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 30, 2022, at Boones Creek Christian Church, led by minister David Clark. Burial will follow at Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be his fellow members of the Bowmantown Ruritan Club.
Special thanks to Rachel Ellis, Rocky Steady Boxing of the Tri-Cities and to Jeanne Clark and Deb Fogel for their leadership of “Delay the Disease” at the Johnson City Community Center.
Memorial donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research at, PO Box 5014, Hagerstown, MD, 21741 or at www.michaeljfox.org Your support will help in a future without Parkinson’s Disease.
01/06/2023
Betty Jo Dempsey
To Linda and family: In this time of grief, hold on to the Lord's promise of peace, comfort, and hope. So sad to hear of Authur's passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
01/03/2023
Janelle Warden
So sorry Linda for your loss. You have lots of memories that will always stay with you. Keep them close to your heart and he will always be with you.
Janelle Warden
12/31/2022
Charlotte Sims
Linda and Family, my thoughts and prayers are with each of you
My dear sweet Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Arthur was a kind wonderful man. I still remember the day he came into the sanctuary at Mt. Bethel and he was carrying Lynne. As much as Sissy did not like beards...she was happy to leave the nursery. I love you sweet friend.
12/30/2022
Rob and Kathy Alford
Although we have never met Mr Deyton, we have met him through his son Tim.
Tim is a very good, kind, caring and intelligent person with a loving heart.
Our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences to Tim and the family.
In Christ’s love,
Rob and Kathy Alford
12/29/2022
Steve and Barbara Deakins
Our condolences to the family. So sad to hear of your loss.
Linda, we just heard about this from Melanie. Our hearts go out to you. We have so many memories of Arthur from our time at Mt Bethel. What a blessing he was and what an inspiration he is. Our love to you and all your family.
12/28/2022
tammy greene surcey
linda and children im sorry for the passing of arthur but know youll see him again my thoughts and prayers be with all of you love you cousin linda
12/28/2022
Stella Mae Coffey Turnmire-Lewis
Linda and Tim I am sorry about your dad and husband my prayers r with u during this time love u Stella Mae Coffey turnmire-lewis
So sorry for your loss. God's blessings to you and your family love and prayers Linda
