Charles M. Deaton
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Charles M. Deaton | |
|---|---|
 Deaton, c. 1960 | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the multiple district 17th (1972–1980) 15th (1968–1972) Leflore County (1960–1968) | |
| In office January 1960 – January 1980 Serving with 1972–1980: Robert G. Huggins, Clarence A. Pierce Jr. 1968–1972: Estes C. McDaniel, O. B. Bennett, Clyde E. Wood, Hugh M. Arant 1964–1968: Estes C. McDaniel | |
| Preceded by | C. L. Partridge |
| Succeeded by | Thomas L. Brooks (redistricting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 19, 1931 |
| Died | June 6, 2007 (aged 76) |
| Party | Democratic |
Charles M. Deaton (January 19, 1931 – June 6, 2007) was an American politician from Leflore County, Mississippi. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1960 to 1980, and a gubernatorial candidate in 1980.
Charles M. Deaton was born on January 19, 1931, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.[1] He was the son of Ivanes Dean Deaton and Martha Fortenberry Deaton.[2] Deaton graduated from Greenwood High School, Millsaps College (from which he received a B. A.), George Washington University, and finally the University of Mississippi School of Law, from which he received a J. D.[3] Deaton served for four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War.[2] He began practicing law, in Greenwood, Mississippi, in 1958.[4][5]