Deon

Clanton

Darin Deon Clanton, 58, of Chickasha, died Thursday, October 5, 2017, at his home. The son of Jerry Whitlow Clanton and Pearlie Mae (Dreadin) Clanton-Nixon, he was born June 17, 1959 in Chickasha, Oklahoma.

Deon worked many years as a driller and was a member of the New Beginnings Church in Naples. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, going to the lake, skiing and riding his Sea-Doo.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Doug and Dane Clanton; sister, June Palmer; and stepfather Harold "Jay" Nixon.

Deon is survived by his three daughters, Misty Clanton, of Colorado, Amanda Clanton of Tulsa, and Deonna Clanton of Chickasha; one son, Jordan Clanton of Chickasha; nine grandchildren, Elijah, Lily, Vega, Jesse, Izabella, Izaiah, Jasmine, Deon, and Fiona; one sister, Lillian Nixon of Purcell; and two brothers, Denny Clanton of Colorado and Jeff Elledge and his wife, Kim, of Dibble; and many other loved ones and friends.

The family will hold a memorial service at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 9, 2017, at New Beginnings Church in Naples. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.