Lieutenant Colonel Richard Lewis “Rick” Deason, USAF Ret., of Bentonville, Virignia, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Warren Memorial Hospital in Front Royal, Virginia.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 1 PM at Ketoctin Baptist Church, 16595 Ketoctin Church Road, Purcellville, Virginia with the Rev. David Sweet officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 1 PM at Culpeper National Cemetery in Culpeper, Virginia.
Mr. Deason was born on June 8, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Lewis and Dorothy Sifford Deason. He retired from the United States Air Force as an RC 135 pilot after serving in Desert Storm and conflicts before. His last duty assignment was with the office of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He taught Sunday School and served on Deacon Boards for First Baptist Church in Papillion, Nebraska, Sedge Fen Baptist Church in England, First Southern Baptist Church in Ralston, Nebraska and South View Baptist Church in Herndon, Virginia. He was currently a member of Ketoctin Baptist Church in Round Hill, Virginia.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Kathy Lewis Deason of Bentonville; son, Jon Deason (Crystal) of Strasburg, Virginia; two daughters, Kathryn Deason Lucas (Brian) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Stephanie Deason Norton (James) of Charlotte, North Carolina; two brothers, Kenneth Deason (Lori) of Lee Summit, Missouri and Russell Deason (Krista) of Benbrook, Texas; grandson, Liam Deason and numerous other extended family members.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Ketoctin Baptist Church, 16595 Ketoctin Church Road, Purcellville, Virginia 20132, P.O. Box 2725, Purcellville, Virginia 20134.
Words cannot express what a wonderful man of God was as he served God, family, church, career, and friends. To say it is an honor to have been beside him on this journey is an understatement. I’m looking forward to the day in Heaven when we will sit at Jesus feet together.
What a dear friend, loving husband, father, and grandfather Rick was. A truly faithful child of Jesus who shared his faith with everyone he met! Thank You, Lord, for Rick and the blessing of knowing him.
Thank you for welcoming us to the neighborhood. You were great neighbors! Our kids got along so well together! You even trusted us to take care of your kids!! It was wonderful to have the same faith in Jesus! Thank you for keeping in touch!
Kathy, we are so sorry to hear this news. May he rest peacefully in his heavenly home
Ruth and Steve Jones & Son
Hello to Kathy and family. I did not get to meet Rick, I just know that if he were married to you, he had to be a wonderful person. He married a beautiful woman and to hear her talk of Rick and their family was a pleasure. I know he will be missed by his family and friends. I want to thank him and his family for the times he had to be sperated from you for his service to our country. I am sure he loved his fellow beings just by the way he lived his life. No more discomfort or pain. Thank you heavenly Father for giving him rest and peace.
Thank you! I’m sure he has already been enjoying all Jesus is showing him there!!
Kathy , we are so sorry to lose Rick, I have known him for around 42 years and while we always lived hundreds of miles apart , when we did get together I always enjoyed being with him . He poured his life into his family and church, I am truely grateful to know where he is today, walking on streets of pure gold and living in a place God prepared specifically for him where he will spend eternity praising his Lord and master.
He sure did! I know He is excited to be there now!
Kathy, I am so sorry to hear of Rick’s passing. You guys were such wonderful neighbors in Greenway. Rick’s and your kindness to me will always be remembered. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Dear Sharon,
We loved being your neighbors! We missed you when you moved but know that you were happy again.
Thank you for your very sweet words! Knowing he is finally home with Jesus is such a comfort. It was his goal.