URBANA, IL- Kenneth R. Deaville, Jr., 77, of Urbana, passed away at 4:05 PM on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Kenneth was born November 23, 1947, a son of Kenneth Sr. and Friday Deaville. He married Jo Ann Peterson on January 13, 1968, in Champaign. She preceded him in death in 2019. There will be a memorial visitation from 6-8PM, Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at the RennerWikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 Philo Road, Urbana, IL. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and his brothers Tim and Don Deaville. Survivors include two sons, Jeffrey Deaville of St. Joseph, IL, Scott Deaville (Teresa) of Fairmount, IL and two daughters, Kimberly Deaville of Lexington, N.C. and Angela Lusk (Travis) of Urbana, IL. Also surviving are seven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Kenneth graduated from Champaign Central High School and was a proud United States Navy veteran. He worked as a blacksmith for Clifford & Jacobs for 42 years. Kenneth was also the Mall Santa at Lincoln Square Mall

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