FRANKLIN - Walter “David” Deats IV, 54, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
Born in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of Walter David Deats III and Karen Kelly Higdon. David was a painter by trade, and an extremely gifted artist.
David is survived by his wife, Sandra Sanderlin Deats; mother, Karen Kelly Higdon (Bob) of Franklin; sons, Chris Deats, Johnathan Deats, Tyler Deats, all of Franklin, and Zach Deats of Georgia; sisters, Dori Coakley, and Carrie Manning (Jeremiah) of Franklin, and Robin Little (Rich) of Georgia; stepdaughters, Heather Chavez Alvarez of Jarvisburg, Heidi Lewis of Maple, Leilani Sanderlin of Shawboro, and Myra Lewis of Camden; and several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to the Appalachian Animal Rescue, PO Box 81, Franklin, NC 28744.
Online condolences can be left at maconfunealhome.com.
Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.