Tony Keith Deaton, 61, passed away Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence. He was born in Red Bay, AL to Jimmy Dale Deaton and Betty Inman Deaton. He owned and operated TD’s Body Shop for over thirty years. Tony loved hunting, fishing and riding his horses.
Private graveside services will be held Sunday, January 11, with Ron Deaton officiating. Visitation will be Sunday, January 11, 12-2 p.m. at Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS. Burial will be in Belmont City Cemetery. Deaton Funeral Home, Belmont, MS will be in charge of arrangements.
He is survived by two daughters, Tonna Lee Smith (Kase) and Taylor Gardner (JonMark); grandchildren, Logann Smith, Reagann Smith, Kaesann Smith and Amelia James Gardner; a sister, Regina Russell; a brother, Bruce Deaton (Melody) and nieces and nephews, Austin Deaton (Heather), Carley Nunley (Jonathan), Lacey Russell and Sam Russell.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
