Morris Deaton, our Dad and Pop, 72, of Friona passed away in Amarillo on Saturday. Graveside services will be Friday, November 18, 2016 at 11:00AM at the Friona Cemetery with Rev. Brett Hoyle , pastor of First Baptist Church of Friona, officiating. Arrangements are being handled by Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home of Friona.

Morris Deaton was born and raised in Friona on May 17, 1944 to Everett Ector and Myrtle (Rule) Deaton. Morris was a very hard working man. He loved computers, golf and politics. Morris was a long time bull hauler and took great pride in doing his job well. We, his family, will miss the debates, his smile and his loving arms.

He leaves behind a wife, Gale Deaton of Amarillo; two sons, Michael Deaton of Friona and Clint Deaton of Amarillo and one daughter, Sheila King and her husband Kelwin of Amarillo; four grandchildren, Michael and Emily King of San Antonio a grandson, Kandi and Tyler Phillips of Lubbock a granddaughter, Spur King of Amarillo a grandson and Andrew Deaton of Amarillo a grandson and two great grandson's, Tucker and Tyson Phillips of Lubbock; one sister, Zayden Rossier of Lubbock and one brother, Bernie Deaton of Lubbock.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

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