Will DeVaney

1937 - 2016

Will Earl DeVaney
1937-2016
Mr. Will DeVaney died on Thursday, the 17th of November 2016, at Christopher House Hospice in Austin, TX. He was born in Liberal, Kansas, on the 25th of October 1937, the son of Walter W. DeVaney and Dr. Amogene Fowler DeVaney.
In January 1957 he married Rose Ann Parker, daughter of Clarence M. Parker and Hazel Probasco Parker. Will was a chemist in the Oil and Gas Industry in Houston. He and his wife loved to square dance and were members of dance clubs in Amarillo and Houston.
Will was predeceased by his wife, his parents, and his brother, David Brooks DeVaney of Orlando, FL. He is survived by three children: Deborah Ann DeVaney Newton of Austin, TX; Donna Kay DeVaney Cranford of Keller. TX; and, Dennis Michael DeVaney of Lewisville, TX. He is also survived by six grandchildren, one great grandson, and ten nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on December 3, 2016 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church, 705 St. Theresa Blvd., Sugar Land, TX. A reception will be held immediately following the service at the Knights of Columbus Hall directly across the street from the church.
In lieu of customary remembrances, and for those desiring, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions in Mr. DeVaney's name be directed to International Rescue Committee | 122 East 42nd Street New York, NY 10168 USA | Phone: +1 212 551 3000 | Donate: +1 855 9RESCUE.