Marion Deaton

Marion Deaton, 79, of Hot Springs Village, Ark., passed away on December 23, 2020. Marion was an internationally acclaimed musician and tribute artist who circled the globe many times bringing his shy smile, kind personality and inspired music tribute to thousands of fans. Marion leaves behind his wife, Robbie Blumenthal Deaton, children, Angie Winterton (Jerry) of Cary, N.C.; Dayton (Louise) Knoll of Los Angeles, Calif.; Matthew (Melissa) Deaton of Brentwood, Tenn.; and Christy (Chris) Davidson of Bartlett, Tenn. He was blessed to have six grandchildren: Annah, Evan and Addison Edwards, Lila Lake Knoll, Chelsea (Perry) Ball, Abby Davidson; and one great-grandchild, Maddox Ball. He also leaves his dear sister, Carol Griggs of Bartlett, Tenn. and beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on December 29, at 2 p.m., at Bob Neal Chapel, Clarendon, Ark., with graveside interment at Shady Grove Cemetery in Clarendon. Guestbook/obit/www.bobnealandsons.com