Robert Lee Deters, 66, of Battle Creek, went home to be with his Lord on May 14, 2007 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina from accidental injuries.

He was born on July 12, 1940 in Fremont, to Daniel and June (Frens) Deters. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1958, then joined the US Air Force where he served his country proudly for 20 years, retiring in January 1980. He married Ruth LaNore Cumings on Sept. 13, 1960 in Montgomery, Alabama. He spent 21 years working at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, before retiring in December 2005. After retirement, he spent most of his time in Mocksville, North Carolina enjoying the warm southern sunshine.

He is survived by his wife, LaNore; six children, Renee Potter of Battle Creek, Terry Deters of Ishpeming, Timmothy (Patty) Deters of Claremont, North Carolina, Tony (Mely) Deters of Mocksville, North Carolina, Jason Deters of Mocksville, North Carolina, and Roxanne (Craig) Artis of Battle Creek; five brothers, Lewis (Edith), Richard (Janet), Daniel (Carol), Andrew (Judy), and Steve (Joan); and two sisters, Marilynn (Byron) Sharp and Sherry (Chuck) Russell all of Michigan. He was also blessed with 24 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Roxanne LaNore DeLaCruz Deters; and a son-in-law, Andrew Potter.

A memorial service will be held on June 16 at 2 p.m. at the Grace Baptist Church, located at 500 Cosmopolitan in Marshall, with Pastor Richard Doran officiating. Interment will be made at Fort Custer National Cemetery, with full Military Honors. Memorials may be made to the family to assist in funeral expenses.

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Mr. Robert Lee Deters, (USAF Retired), 66, of Mocksville, died Monday, May 14, 2007 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. 

He was born July 12, 1940 in Fremont, Mich. to Daniel and June Frens Deters.  

He served 20 years in the US Air Force as a medic retiring February 1980 at Chanute AFB, Rantoul, Ill. He also served as an orthopedic technician at Oaklawn Hospital in Marshall, Mich. for 24 years, retiring Dec. 31, 2005. He regularly visited the Farmington Senior Center. 

Surviving: his wife, Ruth Cumings Deters; 4 sons, Terrance Deters of Michigan, Timothy (Patricia) Deters, Anthony (Mely) Deters and Jason Deters, all of North Carolina; 2 daughters, Renee Potter and Roxanne (Craig) Artis, all of Michigan; 24 grandchildren; 5 brothers and 2 sisters, all of Michigan. 

A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 18 at Yadkin Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Craddock officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service.