Muriel John Deckard

Muriel John Deckard, 76, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home in Tallulah, Louisiana. He was born November 23, 1949, in Delhi, Louisiana, to Muriel and Belva Haddox Deckard.

Muriel and his wife, Rebecca, made their home in Tallulah where they raised their two children. He worked as a welding inspector for Ergon, retiring after 30 plus years. He was a perfectionist at his job. Muriel liked to hunt, and his hobby was making knives. His greatest love was his children and grandchildren. They meant everything to him.

Muriel is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 45 years, Rebecca Coody Deckard; his granddaughter, Alexis Knight; and his brother-in-law, William “Bill” Coody. He is survived by his son, Kyle Deckard (Hope Brown); daughter, Jennifer Knight; grandchildren, Addison Knight, Trey Harold, Breanna Deckard, Annalise Deckard, and Benjiman Deckard; brother, Wayne Deckard (Mary); sisters, Ernestine Newell and Lorine Arnold (Gerald); brother-in-law, Robert Coody; and sisters-in-law, Edna Hearn, Rena Bolton, Brenda Henley, and Carolyn Coody.

A memorial service for Muriel will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, March 9, 2026, at Richmond Community Center.

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