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John DeVault Obituary

DeVault John S. DeVault, age 75, of Columbus Ohio, passed away Friday July 29, 2016 at Mt. Carmel Hospital East at 7:15 p.m. with his family by his side. John was born January 26, 1941, to the late Barbara and John DeVault. John was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle. He was a truck driver for 34 years, retired from Oakley Trucking. He enjoyed family gatherings, singing, watching movies and motor cycle riding with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his son Kenneth DeVault and brother William L. DeVault. Survived by wife, Virginia; children, Patty (Bob) Reese (Florida), John R. DeVault (Florida), Donny DeVault, Lynn (Skeeter) Wolfe, Ann Kirk; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews who he dearly loved! Gone but not forgotten, away but not apart. We know you are in Heaven. You know you're in our Hearts. A memorial service will be held, Saturday August 6, 1-5 p.m. at the Iron Workers Local Union 172, 2867 S. High St., Columbus, Ohio 43207.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Aug. 1 to Aug. 2, 2016.

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Lynn Wolfe

November 3, 2016

I haven't been able to write anything...today you are extra heavy in my heart. I miss you so much! You are missed more than you could ever know. I love you so much dad! I hope you can hear me... I love you!!!!

John's oldest grandson on left Robert , Michael , and oldest daughter Irene their mom.

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

John's oldest son Randy (John ) DeVault

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

oldest daughter Patty Reese (DeVault) and husband Robert Reese

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

oldest daughters youngest son david with newborn daughter daisaymay , son HI and wife to be Faith

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

I made this for daddy

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

all of us with daddy i made long time ago

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

his grandsons shawn horn /christian smith by michael horn

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

his granddaughter by grandson robert horn

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

oldest daughters son michael horn and his two sons and daughter Johns grandbabies.

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

John's grandson by Randy Jon Thomas DeVault

Irene (Patty) (DeVault) Reese

August 26, 2016

Paula Ross

August 3, 2016

I will always remember how John and ginny plus the kids love my son Greggory and me. Love us as family. God bless you all. Hope to see you all Saturday.

Holliday Parker

August 2, 2016

I am so sorry for the loss of your father, husband, grandfather Uncle and friend to so many!! May God, grant you extra peace and strenghth at this time.

Candi Simmerman

August 2, 2016

Love you, Uncle John. Will miss your laugh and smile. God's Peace and Comfort for Gin, Lynn, Donny and family.

August 2, 2016

Love you, Uncle John. Will miss your laugh and smile. God's Peace and Comfort for Gin, Lynn, Donny and family.

Barb Copley

August 2, 2016

Calling all Angels...walk me through this one... Everyone has already said/described Uncle John to the tee. We are so broken hearted, not only for ourselves because he loved us so much but for my Aunt Ginny, Cousin-Sister Lynn Wolfe, and Cousin Don DeVault... So grateful for our time together, He knows how much he is loved... I know he will always be with me...I will carry laughter and smiles for him because that's what He loves... Biggest Hugs to carry us through... I Love YOU Uncle John xoxo...Calling all Angels...walk me through this one

Amber Tewksbury

August 2, 2016

God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
Come to Me.

With tearful eyes we watch you
and saw you pass away
and although we loved you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove us
he only takes the best


I love you grandpa.

Liz Pinson

August 2, 2016

I am so proud to have had you in my life.
I will miss you until we meet again

Dan Davis/ Thurber Bp

August 2, 2016

So sorry for you lost. Will try to make it for the memorial

IRENE REESE

August 2, 2016

HERE'S A BEAUTIFUL LIT CANDLE IN MEMORANCE OF OUR FATHER, ROBERT & IRENE REESE, JOHN AND SAMMY DEVAULT,DAVID AND CYNTHIA IRWIN, ROBERT HORN GRANDBABIES, CHLOE HORN, DAISAYMAY IRENE IRWIN, HI , BRYAN, LUCAS HORN, KARMAN HORN, HANNAH IRWIN, JONATHAN HORN YOU WILL BE MISSED BY US ALL REST IN PEACE DADDY WITH LOTS OF LOVE FROM US ALL.

Husband Robert & oldest Daughter Irene

Patty (Irene) Reese ( DeVault)

August 2, 2016

Daddy! Your home now, safe and out of pain, with Jesus, Randy and I are both so Glad we were able to come in June to spend quality time with you, to hug you, laugh with you, and to just be by your side for as long as we were able to daddy, im hurting , crying inside , but happy you safe and out of pain, we will most defiantly see you again when we all get into heaven, till then daddy you will always be in our Hearts , our Souls , and our Minds. I know you see our love for you and our memo's we all are leaving for you, oh how im going to miss your loving Voice on the phone daddy, being able to ask you how are you today, or just to tell you how much I love and miss you, and always will daddy. LOVE YOU DADDY, AND MISS YOU ALREADY AND ALWAYS WILL SEE YOU IN HEAVEN DADDY, KEEP A WARM PLACE FOR ME AND RANDY, REST IN PEACE NOW DADDY, REST IN PEACE.

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