William E. Deaton II, age 38

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Lost to gun violence on September 30, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Billy
    3 Dreads
    5 Bill
    3 Swillum
    1 Bub
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  • Number of children:
    7 1
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  • Personality:
    6 Caring, compassionate, loving, helpful
    6 Funny
    5 determined,funny helpful and loved to gamble
    1 Loved his son more than anything
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  • Occupation:
    3 Construction
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  • Workplace:
    2 AWP
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  • Schools attended:
    2 Avon High School
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  • Comments:
    3 Rest Easy Swillum
    2 I hate waking up and snowing I'll never here it again
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