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Robert DeVille Obituary
Ridgeland, MS
Robert Allan DeVille, 69, passed away on January 28, 2014 at his home in Ridgeland. Visitation for Dr. DeVille will be at Wright and Ferguson Funeral Home in Ridgeland on Friday, January 31, 2014 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Funeral Services will be held at St. Matthews United Methodist Church on Saturday at 11:00am with Visitation starting at 10:00am. Burial will follow at Jessamine Cemetery.
Dr. Deville was born in Corpus Christi, TX on October 17, 1944 to Herman and Lula Mae DeVille. He attended Falfurrias High School and after graduating joined the United States Army. After leaving the Army he attended Texas Tech University and received a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science. He then went on to receive a Masters from The University of Texas at El Paso and entered the PHD Program at Tulane University. In 1975 he started work at the R&D Center in Jackson as a part of Economic Development. At the age of 33, he attended Millsap's College for his prerequisites for dental school. He graduated from the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 1986. After practicing in Ridgeland for several years, he joined UMMC as an Associate Professor until his retirement. Dr. DeVille was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church and an adult leader for the Boy Scouts of America. He was a very skilled wood worker and an avid volunteer at St. Dominic's and Hospice in Ridgeland.
Dr. DeVille was preceded in death by his parents Herman DeVille and Lula Mae Smith. He is survived by his wife Kay DeVille; son Chris DeVille (Alisha); grandchildren Abby, Julia and Natalie and sister Lyn Carriker (Floyd).
Memorials may be made in honor of Dr. DeVille to St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 7427 Old Canton Rd. Madison, MS 39110.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dr. Michael Henderson
March 28, 2014
Kay, Chris and family. I caught by much surprise and I am so sorry to get this news of your devoted husband, Kay, and Chris, your most distinguished Father; as well as my good friend. He will never be forgotten. God be with you all and be strong.
Jeff & Karen Hubacek
March 13, 2014
So so sorry to hear about Bob. He was wonderful to us during Mama's stay in ICU at St. D. He will be missed. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dr. David Caldwell, DMD
February 27, 2014
I am very sorry for your loss. I just learned about his passing last week from the MDA. Robert & I were lab partners at Millsaps College. We were good friends. I wish I had I known sooner. God Bless U all!
Craig & Megan Simm
February 2, 2014
Deville Family, our thoughts and prayers will be with you at this difficult time. We offer you our deepest sympathy.
Janis and Bob Jensen
February 1, 2014
Kay,Chris,Alisha and our beautiful grandaughters we send our prayers and love to you. Rest In Peace Bob!Your family has some great memories to share and we know how proud you were of them.
February 1, 2014
We are never prepared for death so please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more for this has been promised us. So please accept my condolences for your loss.
Janie Boyd Evans
January 31, 2014
Dr. Bob was a wonderful friend and neighbor and he is missed already. Kay, you and yours continue to be remembered in my prayers at this time of loss.
The Staff of Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home-Parkway Memorial Cemetery
January 31, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Alisha Deville
January 31, 2014
We've been careful not to slam the door dad! Your missed more than you know. Your girls love you and miss you so much . On angels wings dad, until we see you again. Never goodbye. We'll see you soon. RIP Dad D.
Danny McAnally
January 30, 2014
Deepest sympathy to Kay, Chris and the entire DeVille family. Bob was such a good friend and patient teacher while helping me work on my 1963 Studebaker Avanti back in the early 80's. May God bless and rest his soul.
January 30, 2014
Robert is a friend and will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to you Kay, Chris and girls. Love, Alan & Sandi Palmore
Karen & Jim Atkisson
January 30, 2014
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Kay, Chris and the Deville Family.
Connie Royer-Runyon
January 30, 2014
Many prayers for his family, and his three beautiful granddaughters who will miss him dearly.
Jim Woodrick
January 30, 2014
I am so sorry to learn about Bob's death. Always eager to learn, generous almost to a fault, he was a genuine friend.
June Thornton
January 29, 2014
I am deeply saddened to hear that Dr. DeVille passed. He was a dear person and friend. My deepest sympathy to his family.
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