Clarence Monroe Deaver Sr.

1932 - 2014

Clarence Monroe Deaver Sr. obituary, 1932-2014, Milton, FL

BORN

1932

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

National Cremation & Burial Society

5641 Highway 90 West

Milton, Florida

Clarence Deaver Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 6, 2014.

Clarence Monroe "Red" Deaver, Sr, age 81, of Milton, FL went home to be with the Lord on January 4, 2014. he was born December 3, 1932 in Marshall, NC to the late Charles Deaver and Mary Kate Sweeten Deaver.

Red retired from the United States Navy having served in both the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam Conflict. He was an avid sports fan enjoying his favorite team, the Florida Gators and supporting the local ball teams as well. He loved his weekly card game and gardening. Most of all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his beloved wife of 62 years, Virginia Rector Deaver; his daughters, Linda Deaver (John) Atkinson of Newport News, VA, and Ginny Deaver (Marty) Jones of Milton, FL; his sons, Clarence, Jr. (Elyse) Deaver of Dover, Delaware, Jerry (Ruca) Deaver of Oak Harbor, Washington and Gary Deaver of Milton, FL; 14 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren; and his brother, Charles (Wanda) Deaver of Marshall, NC; and may friends and other relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 2 PM at National Cremation & Burial Society with Mr. Marty Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Serenity Gardens with full military honors and the VFW Post 4388. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 1 PM until the service hour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the VFW Post 4833 in memory of Red Deaver, Sr.

National Cremation & Burial Society of Milton has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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January 8, 2014

Greg McCranie

Sorry for your loss I always liked Red.

January 8, 2014

Robert McClure

I enjoyed many Saturday nights with Red and always looked forward to seeing him in the fall on Friday night at our Milton football games. You are all in my prayers. The beautiful part is we know because of our faith that we will all be reunited one day.

January 8, 2014

I enjoyed many Saturday nights with Red and always looked forward to seeing him in the fall on Friday night at our Milton football games. You are all in my prayers. The beautiful part is we all have faith that we will one day be reunited.

January 7, 2014

Frances Prescott

I am so sorry for your loss. I feel fortunate that I was able to get to know him. I always enjoyed his stories and our football watching time. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in Peace.

January 7, 2014

John and Mary Holton

Sorry about your father but know you are glad he is suffering no more. Prayers for family.

January 7, 2014

Jeannie

My prayers for the family and praising God that Red is in the arms of our Lord and Savior.

January 7, 2014

Tod Brainard

I always enjoyed visiting with Mr. Deaver at Gospel Projects Park. He loved to watch his grandchildren play ball. We will miss him. God bless Ginny, Marty, Gary and all the grandchildren and great grandchildren! "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me" John 14:1

January 7, 2014

Carol and Patrick Bryan

Praising God that Red is now dancing on streets of gold.

January 7, 2014

Stephanie Howard

I love you grandpa, you taught Robert and I so much

January 7, 2014

We are so sad to hear of Red's passing. Our prayers are with you. Sally and Calvin

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5641 Highway 90 West, Milton, FL 32583

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