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Bobbie Lee Deaton, 72, of Hoopeston

Bobbie Lee Deaton, 72, of Hoopeston passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022 at his home in Hoopeston. He was born on August 3, 1949 in Steele, MO, the son of Joseph Lee and Lula Corine (Bailey) Deaton. He married Peggy England in Milford in 1971.

Surviving are his wife, Peggy Deaton of Hoopeston; one son, Robert Deaton of Hoopeston; one brother, Michael (Lori) Deaton of Milford; and one sister, Darlene (James) Williams of Sheldon.

He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings, Jackie, Curtis, Janet, Dean, Larry, Timmy, and Randy.

Mr. Deaton enjoyed fishing, archery, and bowling.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Milford. Minister Ed Highfill will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery in Milford. Graveside military rites will be provided by Watseka American Legion Post 23 and Iroquois County VFW Post 7450.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home from 12:00 until the 1:00 pm service.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

Please share a memory of Bobbie at knappfuneralhomes.com.

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