Funeral Mass for SSG (Retired) John M. DeAnda, Jr. will be 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Rev. Brian Buettner, pastor officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Becker-Rabon Funeral Home.

Full military honors will be rendered at Post Cemetery, Fort Sill following the Mass.

SSG (Retired) John M. DeAnda, Jr., age 57, of Lawton, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at his home.  He was under Hospice care after a year long fight against brain cancer.  He was born September 14, 1960 in San Angelo, Texas to John, Sr. and Josie DeAnda.  He graduated from Central High School in San Angelo.  He joined the Army in September 1982, where he received numerous awards and medals.  He was proud of his years of service in the Army and mentored many young men as a Staff Sergeant before retirement in March 2007.

He worked for Tec Masters as a New Equipment Trainer.  He loved riding his motorcycle, golfing and was a big all sports fan, especially the Longhorns and Cowboys.  He was also a life time member of VFW Post 5263.

He is survived by his loving wife of thirty-three years, Tammy DeAnda, four children, son, Isaac DeAnda and his wife, Brooke, San Antonio, Texas, three daughters, Monica Atkins and her husband, Mike, Lewisville, Texas, Martha Marquez, Austin, Texas and Camille DeAnda, San Antonio, Texas, his parents John Sr. and Josie of San Angelo, Texas, his siblings and their spouses, Raymond and Elisa DeAnda, Austin, Texas, Norma and Ceaser Salazar, Waxahachie, Texas, Robert and JoAnne DeAnda, Austin, Texas, Leticia and Edwardo Franco, Sugarland, Texas and Veronica DeAnda Cano, McAllen, Texas

He also leaves behind three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and lots of friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to Promise Care Hospice, 4202 SW Lee Blvd., Lawton, OK 73505