Crawfordsville Journal Review, Wednesday, November 28, 1990, page 2 James Deaton Dec. 25, 1915-Nov. 26, 1990 RICHMOND, Va.- James E. Deaton, 74, formerly of Crawfordsville, died Monday in Veterans Hospital in Richmond, Va. Deaton was a 1934 graduate of Crawfordsville High School. He had lived in Richmond for many years, but visited Crawfordsville periodically Deaton’s last visit was in 1989, when he attended the 55th anniversary of his high school graduation banquet and reunion. He was an Army veteran of World War II, retiring with the rank of master sergeant. He worked for the postal service and also for Dunn & Bradstreet for several years. Surviving are his wife, a daughter, three sons, a brother and a sister. Two brothers are deceased. Military services are scheduled for Monday in Richmond. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery.