Barbourville, Ky. – Dustin “Dud” Tyler Deaton, 28, of Road Fork, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2026. Dustin was born July 23, 1998 to Roy Stamper and Sharon Deaton. Dustin was of the Baptist faith and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Barbourville, Kentucky.
Dustin, known by many as “Dud”, was raised in Knox County. He attended Boone Elementary School. He was a 2016 graduate of Knox Central High School. Dud was a kind and selfless person, who was always willing to help others. He was charismatic, always drawing people in. He was funny and his laugh was contagious. Dud enjoyed spending time with his friends and coworkers. He also loved “piddling” with things and would often work on his truck and four-wheeler. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting with his friends. He also enjoyed teaching those younger how to fish and hunt. He enjoyed listening to music, but his greatest joy came from spending time with his son, Maverick. Dud’s passing will leave a lasting impact on those that knew and loved him for many years.
Left behind to mourn Dustin’s passing are his son, Maverick William Robert Deaton; Brothers: Jeffery Smith (Mandy Edwards), Justin Hooker (Mirranda), James Mills and Graysen Stamper; Sisters: Mikyla Stamper, Mallory Stamper, Jamie Mills (Andrew Brown), Maegan Stamper (Ethan McCoy), and Lila Stamper; Nephews: Dawson Michael Brown, Liam Jacob Brown; and Nieces: Ava Claire Hooker and Adler Smith; paternal grandparents: Diane Brooks, Roy Stamper, and great-grandfather William Stamper; Special Friends: Dolly Burnett, Alexandra Mills, Daryl Anthony Mills, Danielle Smith, and Jeremiah Burnett.
In addition to his parents, Roy Michael Stamper and Sharon Ann Deaton, Dud was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lee Deaton and Darlene Robinson.
The Deaton family will receive friends and family at Hopper Funeral Home, Friday, October 23, 2026, from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and Saturday October 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM until the funeral hour of 2:00 PM. Pastor Herman Mills will officiate. Interment will follow the funeral service in the Hampton Cemetery, Girdler, Kentucky. Casket bearers are Tristan Gambrel, Justin Hooker, Anthony Mills, James Mills, Austin Smith, Jeffrey Smith and Grayson Stamper.
The Hopper family, Victoria and Sally Hopper, and the staff of Hopper Funeral Home, Mrs. Lorena Blankenship, Mr. Reid Brewer, Mr, Robin Reese Mrs. Brenda Johnson, Ms. Quinlyn Chrisco, Mr. Steven Walker, and Mr. Darren West, express our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Dustin “Dud” Tyler Deaton.
Hopper Funeral Home, Inc., established over 100 years ago, is in charge of servicing all arrangements for Dustin “Dud” Tyler Deaton.
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