J. W. Devers, 86, of Wills Point, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at the Hunt Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be on Monday, April 20, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at the chapel of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home with Pastor Cory Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Hart Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
J. W. was born in Dallas, Texas on December 14, 1928 to Joseph Robert and Betty Laverne Stewart Devers. He married Frances M. Harp on June 7, 1952 in Greenville. J. W. served his country with U. S. Army. He was a trucker, member of the Amvets and was of the Baptist faith.
J. W. is survived by his sons, Joe Weldon Devers and wife, Patricia of Wills Point, Dennis Robert Devers and wife, Kathy of Quinlan, Roy Wayne Devers and wife, Terri of Wills Point; grandchildren, Leroy, Kacey, Taya, Patrick, Michael, Michelle, Syerena, Malinda, Amanda; and 17 great-grandchildren.
J. W. is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and son, Allen R. Devers.