Charles M. Deaton (January 19, 1931 – June 6, 2007) was an American politician from Leflore County, Mississippi.

[2] Deaton graduated from Greenwood High School, Millsaps College (from which he received a B.

), George Washington University, and finally the University of Mississippi School of Law, from which he received a J. D.[3] Deaton served for four years in the United States Navy during the Korean War.

[7] In 1967, Deaton was re-elected and represented the 15th District (composed of Leflore and Sunflower Counties) in the House from 1968 to 1972.

[5][2] In this office in 1982, he helped formulate and pass the Mississippi Education Reform Act.