Larry "Jack" Jackson Deason, 84 of Paxton passed away at 3:36 p.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at OSF Healthcare, Urbana.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Baier Family Funeral Services, 406 E Pells Street, Paxton with Rev. John Hauck officiating. Burial will follow in Glen Cemetery, Paxton with military honors.

Visitation will be two hours before the service Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the funeral home.

Jack was born May 16, 1935 in Graham, Kentucky the son of Herman L. and Ledona Chany Deason. He married Marilyn Jean Duvall November 2, 1952; she preceded him in death on June 28, 1995. He married Mary McCabe Knell on October 19, 1996. She survives.

Along with his wife, Mary, he is survived by two daughters, Glinda (Michael) Stamm of Fort Myers, Florida, Jacquelyn (Kevin) Janssen of Greenview; one son, Mitchel (Ja'Net) Deason of Riverside; five grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three step children, Robert "Rob" Knell of Paxton, Stacie Barringer of Paxton, Maureen "Mo" Knell of Gifford; five step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Jean; a brother, Donald Deason and a sister, Faye Camp.

Jack grew up in New Albany, Indiana. He served in the United States Air Force 1954-1974 and retired as a Master Sergeant. During his career he was involved with missile maintenance and at one time participated in refueling missions over the Bermuda Triangle. Upon retiring from the Air Force, he continued to work for the federal government in Civil Service where he taught electronics. During his time in the service he and his family moved extensively living in Bermuda, California, Arizona, Oklahoma and Michigan before moving to Paxton in 1962.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Paxton, Paxton American Legion Prairie Post 150 and Loyal Order of Moose. He and his wife, Jean, had a craft business for many years and traveled to craft shows throughout the United States. Jack was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed bowling and euchre.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church of Paxton, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or an organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be offered at www.baierfuneralservices.com .