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Devan Austin Obituary

Devan Ray Austin, 14, of Newport went to be with God Friday, July 17, 2009. He is preceded in death by his uncle, Andy Austin. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Melinda and Steve Kingrea; father, Daniel Taylor; sister, Summer Austin; brother, Andrew Austin; grandparents, Denver Sr. and Mary Jane Austin, Danny and Betty Taylor, Richard and Renee Kingrea; great-pawpaw, Doc and Marie Gaines; special uncles, Bob and Darlene Gaines, Larry Gaines, Jack Gaines, Gene and Linda Gaines, Ray and Amy Austin and Steven Bradley; many special family and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 20, 2009 at Paitsel Funeral Home, with the Rev. Richard Kingrea officiating. Interment will follow at Lonestar Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Paitsel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Paitsel Funeral Home to help with funeral costs. www.paitselfh.com.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 19, 2009.

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Brittany Garman

August 18, 2009

Lynn, Summer, & Family,
I couldn't even believe it when I heard. I had alot of memories with all of you. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Devan.

Mike Tucker

July 27, 2009

Lynn,
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I pray for God to comfort you and give you strength.
God bless you.
Your Friend,

July 20, 2009

Steve & Lynn: We are sorry we cannot be there with you at this time of sorrow. Just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers. We pray God's peace and comfort for you.

Love and God Bless You!
Debbie Bostic Kinsley & Gary Kinsley

Paige Henderson

July 20, 2009

Lynn Steve Summer & Andrew,
I'm sorry that this has happened, Devan was a great boy, I will miss him and I'll be praying for you guys.
God bless all of you guys!!

Bonnie Erickson

July 20, 2009

Steve and Family -
I can't imagine what you are going through but I do know God will help see you through this though it may seem now that there will be no relief. You and your family are in lot of our prayers and we love you all very much.
Bonnie Erickson, Harbor of Hope

Gwen Fuller

July 20, 2009

Steve & Lynn,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May God wrap his arms around you and help your hearts find peace.
God bless each and every one of you.

Gwen Fuller

July 20, 2009

Steve & Lynn,
My heart goes out to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
May God wrap his arms around you and help your hearts find peace.
God bless each and every one of you.

Harley Wolfe

July 20, 2009

I was really sadden when I heard the news about Devan. My heart goes out to the family during this difficult time. May God be with you in the days to come.

Debbie Elkins

July 20, 2009

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I'm praying for you guys.

Debbie Elkins
Harbor of Hope Family

July 20, 2009

our thoughts and prayers are with you all.we will all miss devan very much but we know he is good hands.devan#15 basketball the wild cats team of craig county. coach-mark jones and all the wiidcats players .

Shelia Crosswhite

July 20, 2009

Lynn,
I was so sorry to hear the news of your son. My heart goes out to you and your family. Words can not express the sorrow I feel for you during this most difficult time. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Shelia "Richards" Crosswhite

Anita Taylor

July 20, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Melanie Reynolds

July 20, 2009

I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May god bless you and help you through this difficult time.

Sonny & Kathy Martin

July 20, 2009

Ya'll are in our thoughts & prayers. No matter how deep the hurt the Lord will be there with you.

Norma Talbert

July 19, 2009

With heartfelt sympathy. I too lost a 14 year old son almost 20 years ago, during open heart surgery. I know the pain and heartache, and the terrible void. Even though we had the assurance he was with Jesus it's still hard. We greived but not as those who have no hope. Last year I had a 14 year old who was crossing the street and was hit by a car. It broke both her ankles and knee. I've walked in your shoes and I hurt with you!

Penny Bostic

July 19, 2009

Lynn, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God bless you and your family.
Penny Rowan Bostic, New Castle

Rhonda Moore

July 19, 2009

My deepest condolences to Devan's family. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.

July 19, 2009

Praying that God will be close to you.

Megan Jones

July 19, 2009

we will miss you devan. your step brother and step sister will miss you. let god watch over you and you watch over your family.

Dana Turner

July 19, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

crystal overstreet

July 19, 2009

may god blessyou in this time of sorrow my prayers are with you

Vicki Keyser

July 19, 2009

Words just can't comfort at a time like this when something so tragic happens to our loved ones! Only our faith and love for God will give us some peace. Devan was such a sweet and caring young man with Great Faith! My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you today, tomorrow and the weeks and months ahead. My heart just breaks for you all! I will be here to help in any way that I can. Love to you all!

Penny

July 19, 2009

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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