DEATON, Christopher A., age 53 of West Alexandria, OH. passed away suddenly Sat. Feb. 16, 2019.  He was born in Dayton, OH. on April 29, 1965 to Leonard and Juanita (Gabbard) Deaton.  He was a 1983 graduate of Twin Valley South High School and had worked many years in the trucking business. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Hamilton.
.  He enjoyed cooking, barbequing and entertaining his friends and family.  He is survived by his son, Jantzen Deaton,  and his daughter, Amber Hildbrand, his girlfriend of 26 years, Margaret Lowe, grandchild, Lainey Jane South, brothers, Gary (Brenda) Deaton, Granite Falls, N.C., Michael (Brenda) Deaton, Richmond, IN. sister, Beverly Shindeldecker, West Alexandria, OH. and sister-in-law, Peggy Deaton, numerous nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Roger Deaton and brother-in-law, Bill Shindeldecker.  A graveside service will be held  1:00 P.M.  Friday, Feb. 22, 2019 at Sugar Grove Cemetery, West Alexandria, OH.    Friends may call at Lindloff-Zimmerman Funeral Home, West Alexandria, OH. on Thursday from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  For condolences: www.lindloffzimmerman.com    IN LIEU OF FLOWERS,  THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT DONATIONS BE MADE TO LINDLOFF-ZIMMERMAN FUNERAL HOME