Eugene W. Deckerd
Age 90, of Canton, passed away Wednesday September 8, 2010 in the Inn at Belden Village following a brief illness. He was born in Canton, OH. on September 4, 1920 to the late Wilbur and Hazel (Choffin) Deckerd. Gene had lived his entire life in Canton Township. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Navy and was a retired employee of The Timken Company. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Evelyn (Mottice); one daughter, Diane Deckerd; two sisters, Beulah Smith and Dorothy Marlatt; four brothers-in-law, Dean Smith, Lorin Marlatt, John O'Wesney and Glenn Mottice; sister-in-law, Jackie Mottice. He is survived by a sister, Bernice O'Wesney; brother-in-law, Dale (Judy) Mottice of North Industry; two nieces, Sharon Wick of Bath and Bette Little of Canton; three nephews, Brian (Lisa) Mottice of North Industry, Thomas (Janine) O'Wesney of Massillon and William (Bonnie) O'Wesney of Louisville; several great-nieces and great-nephews. A private family service will be conducted in North Lawn Cemetery. Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Condolences or fond memories may be shared online at www.sandersfuneralhomes.com.
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