Charles A. DeVaney

Charles was one of the best friends I've ever had - and the evening of January 28 changed my life forever. I consider myself one of the luckiest people on the planet who entered his orbit...we spent so much time together that upon conclusion of his funeral, I stopped by La Maison (our favorite place) to see Heinz. Three women were seated in the bar area - and as they were leaving, one of these ladies said "I know who you are - weren't you his girlfriend?" I looked at Heinz and back and her...

January 24, 2024. I always dread this week. I called Charles the morning of January 28 (he was in Hilton Head with Mark and Marci) to let him know I would see him later in the day and I was baking Hazel a pound cake. Spent the day in Edgefield with mom. She was with me when we got the call Sunday night. The next day I heard his voice mail on my answering machine. He was a gift and will never be forgotten. Something most people do not know. His mom Hazel died January 28, 2008. Same day...

Without a doubt one of the best friends I’ve ever in my life had. The eve of his untimely death January 28, 2007. I miss him every day. He was the best.

Missed very much still in Godalming UK often talked about by Friends of Oglethorpe. Pam F of O

To the Family of Mr Charles DeVaney:
May God strengthen you during this time of deep loss. You are in my prayers. God Bless.

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

29 01 2007


On Tuesday I was in the garden at Westbrook End when the telephone went - never did I think to hear that Charles had died in a car crash- he was so alive.

Without Charles so much would not have happened to further our understanding of the United States and especially the people of Georgia. He involved all his friends to enrich our stay during our many visits to Augusta with the Friends of Oglethorpe.

I am so glad he made the annual Christmas speech at...