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Frank Develle Obituary
Edwards - Frank Chapman Develle passed peacefully in his sleep on November 1, 2020 at his home after battling COPD. He entered this life April 4,1934 born to Joseph Roger Develle Sr. and Yvonne Chapman Develle in New Orleans, LA. Frank was a graduate of St. Aloysius High School New Orleans and The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg. Frank met his future wife Linda Howell while attending Southern Miss. Frank and Linda married on August 27,1960, one week after his college graduation. A loving marriage to last 60 years.
He was employed by the Johns-Manville Corporation for 38 years. During his tenure, Frank received multiple salesmanship awards. God blessed Frank and Linda with three sons, Gregory (Greg), Derek and Frank Matthew (Matt). In addition to his parents, Frank is pre-deceased by his son, Matt and his sister, Mary-Francis Robert. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Linda; sons,Greg and his wife, Charlene, Derek and his wife, Rebecca; grandsons, Andrew, Justin, Christopher, Ty and Colton Develle and granddaughters, Lauren Develle Mickel and her husband, Jerry, Jessica Develle and Summer Leigh Develle; brother, Joseph Roger Develle Jr.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Wednesday, November 4 at St. Therese Catholic Church, 309 W. McDowell Rd. Jackson,MS. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either Catholic Charities or The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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Lonnie Morris
March 7, 2025
I worked with Frank at Johns Manville for many years. He was one of the best Sales Representatives I ever knew. He cherished his job and there was never a customer who did not like him. We had many successes together and many great times. Frank was always open for business and he loved it. I miss Frank and may he rest in the peace of our Savior.
Steve Corbitt
November 9, 2020
Thinking of Frank sure brings back fun memories. Him setting off M80 bombs near our house in the middle of the night. He and Red had a competition to see who could scare each other’s family the most. Then there were the many trips to the gun range in Byrum. Frank could toss a quarter high in the air and shoot it with a 22 rifle. He did it for me many times. And the highlight of our trips there was when I was about 12 he let me shoot his 50 caliber Thompson sub machine gun. It was just like the ones you’d see in The Godfather when they shot Sonny. No kidding. He and Red stood behind me. When I pulled the trigger it starting firing and walked straight up in the air. They caught me before I hit the ground. They got a good laugh at my expense. He also taught me and Tim how to call a Gator. I can still do it.
There was only one Frank.
With fond memories of a great family friend.
Steve Corbitt
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