Melvin Lee Deaton, 72, of Auburn, passed away on November 11, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1953, to John and Ada Deaton.

Melvin had a great sense of humor and loved making others laugh with his one-of-a-kind, off the wall, sense of humor. Melvin loved music. Some of his favorites were Elvis, George Jones, Buck Owens, Dwight Yokum, and Lynyrd Skynyrd. He also loved old Film Noir movies with Humphry Bogart and was in love with Marilyn Monroe. Melvin was also a NASCAR fan and kept up with the Rams every Sunday.

Melvin is survived by his son, Jarrod, and his brothers Ronald (Vickie), James (Leslie), and Michael (who Melvin always called 'Moose'). He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marilyn.

Visitation will be held Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5–8 p.m., and again one hour before the service on Friday at Covington Memorial Funeral Home in Fort Wayne. The funeral will take place Friday, November 21, at 12 p.m., with burial on Saturday, November 22, at 10:00 am at Covington Memorial Gardens.