Photo courtesy of Cox Collins Funeral Home - Mullins
Mullins, South Carolina
Aug 11, 1951 – Oct 22, 2023
Mr. Richard Timothy Deveau, Sr. 72, of Mullins, passed away at McLeod Hospice House in Florence, during the morning of Sunday, October 22, 2023, after a steady decline in health over the past several years.
Richard was born on August 11, 1951, in Gloucester, Massachusetts, the son of the late Abe and Gladys Deveau. Richard had formerly worked as an automobile mechanic for Mercury Tire Service in Massachusetts. He loved landscaping and attended Gapway Baptist Church.
Surviving Richard are his four children: Stephen Deveau of Georgia. Richard T. Deveau, Jr. of Mullins, Caleb Deveau of Florence, Mariah Deveau of Florida, Anthony Deveau of Florida, and Adam Deveau of Florida; his two stepsons: Matthew Bodoni of Massachusetts and Christian P. Crafts, Jr. a brother and sister: George Deveau and Beverly Stanley, both of Massachusetts; his grandson, Tyler Deveau of Fayetteville, NC; his wife, Christina Deveau of Florida; and a special friend, Barbara Small of Mullins; along with several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The family will hold a visitation for Richard, Friday afternoon, October 27, from 1:00 until 2:00 PM, at Cox-Collins Funeral Home.
A memorial service for Richard will follow in the Chapel of Cox-Collins at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Maxie Hardee officiating.
A guestbook for Mr. Deveau is available on our funeral home website, or you may post to our Facebook page for the family.
Read MoreI love u and I will miss u and now u are with grandpa amd Nana and etc u will always be missed and I can't believe you are gone but not forgotten I love u uncle R.I.P
Jennifer Hinckley
October 26, 2023 | Gloucester, MA | Family
I miss you cousin Dickie. I love you.
Sheila Macintyre
October 25, 2023 | Lynn, MA | Family
Love you Dad ❤
Caleb Deveau
October 25, 2023 | Florence, SC | Family
I love you, cousin Dickie and I miss you
Sheila Macintyre
October 25, 2023 | Lynn, MA | Family
Cousin dicky you were a great cousin to the family always cheering everyone up when they are down now you are at peace with mom love you always
Nancy Mcgrath
October 24, 2023 | BEVERLY, MA | Family
I remember. Richard. When. I was living. In. Mass he was always a joker you could not get mad at him he always had a funny comment to say my condolences go out to the family and his children you will be missed. But never forgotten. God bless
Nancy. Ptatt
October 24, 2023 | Biscoe, NC | Friend
Rest in peace Richard
Deborah Phillips
October 24, 2023 | Wedgefield, SC | Friend
RIP uncle Dicky. I hope you are at peace now. Love Heidi
HEIDI DEVEAU
October 23, 2023 | Danvers, MA | Family
