Background
Deakins, John Patrick was born on August 11, 1940 in Stearns, Kentucky, United States. Son of Golda Jennings and Augusta (Wright) Deakins.
Deakins, John Patrick was born on August 11, 1940 in Stearns, Kentucky, United States. Son of Golda Jennings and Augusta (Wright) Deakins.
Bachelor of Science, San Jose State University, 1962; graduate, Dallas Institute Mortuary Science, 1964.
Funeral director, Quattlebaum, Holleman, Burse, West Palm Beach, Florida, 1967-1971; funeral director, Baird Case Funeral Homes, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1971-1975; funeral director, Service Corporation International, Houston, 1975-1980; co-owner, Boynton Memorial Chapel, Boynton Beach, Florida, 1980-1983; consultant, Fort Lauderdale, since 1983; representative sales, Batesville Casket Company, Dunnellon, Florida, since 1984. President John P. Deakins, LFD, PA, Dunnellon, since 1980.
Elected president Rainbow River Conservation, Inc., Dunnellon, 1987-1988. Executive Committee Marion County Republican Committee, since 1989.
Married Beverley Virginia Dukes, November 5, 1961. Children: Jenifer-Lynn Deakins Boscarino, John Matthew.