Phillip Dever Obituary

Phillip Joe Dever

NORWICH: Phillip Joe Dever, 65, of Norwich, Ohio passed away Thursday March 6, 2014 at Mt. Carmel West, Columbus Ohio.

He was born on May 25, 1948 in Findlay, Ohio, son of Frank and Lavon (Kraut) Dever.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Patrick Dever.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Kay (Morrison) Dever of 45 years; one son, Todd (Cassie) Dever; two granddaughters, Angel Dever and Cora Jo Dever, one grandson, Noah Dever; one sister, Kay (Roger) Frantz; and many numerous extended family and friends.

Mr. Dever along with his wife Linda owned and operated Devco Oil, Inc., in Cambridge, Ohio. He is a hall of fame member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association. He served in the US Navy from 1968-1970. He enjoyed golfing and was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes.

There will be no services at this time. As an expression of sympathy the family asks for contributions in Phill's memory for to the Ohio Oil and Gas Education Foundation, P.O. Box 187, Granville, Ohio, 43023 or The James Cancer Research Clinic, 300 W 10th Ave., Columbus, Ohio, 43210. Personal condolences may be sent to the family at www.thorn-blackfuneralhomes.com

Published by Times Recorder on Mar. 11, 2014.
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So sorry for your loss.

Danny & Tammy Danny's Towing

March 12, 2014

A good man indeed... sorry for your loss!

Beth Householder Gee

March 11, 2014

Condolences to your family

Craig Mehaffey

March 11, 2014

Thinking of all the Dever family - remember the good times and smile thru the tears.

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March 11, 2014

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