Joseph Kent Deaton November 23, 1937 – June 7, 2023 Baptized into the hope of Christ resurrection & fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church. Proceeded in death by parents Jesse & Caroline Deaton, wife Patricia Marie Deaton (nee Schaeffer), son Christopher Deaton, brother Charles Deaton (Alberta), & sister Irene Wuertz (Walter). Loving Father of Michael Deaton, Kevin Deaton, Steven Deaton (Michelle), Lynette Lehmann (Bradley), & Scott Deaton (Deanna). Beloved Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Brother-In-Law, Uncle, Cousin, & Friend. A devout parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Valley Park, Missouri. Kent worked through night school with 6 kids to obtain his engineering degree, starting his own company in 1979. Employing family members, his company specialized in schools & government work. An avid sports enthusiast, in his younger years Kent would play softball, racquetball and bowl in a league with his wife. He was a season ticket holder at Busch Stadium and the old Arena. You could find Joe at the craps table rolling Small, Tall & All, at the horse track boxing a trifecta bet, or asleep in his chair 'watching' the Cardinals & Blues. Visitation Thursday June 15, 2023 at 9:00 – 11:00 am at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home, 777 Oakwood Dr. Fenton, MO. Service at 11:30 am Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 17 Ann Ave, Valley Park, MO. Interment to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or a charity of your choice.