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Daniel Joseph McDevitt
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Survived by his wife of 43 years, Geri McDevitt, his daughter, Courtney Sage(Mark Lekarczyk), and siblings Judy Darling(Max), Mary Jane Knapp(Ken), Francie Wegman, and Terry McDevitt(Joanne). He was also blessed with several bonus children-Drew and Nicole Turner of Johnson City, TN, and Jeff and Lori Ricketts of Bartlett, TN.
He is predeceased by his parents, James and Mary McDevitt, and brothers Jimmy, Joel and Marty.
Dan was a kind and devoted husband and father, and a wonderful friend to many. Blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, and a positive attitude towards life, he was a source of happiness to those who knew him. He was an avid reader and a talented writer. He served in the 101st Airborne Division of the Army. During his time in Vietnam, he was awarded a Bronze Star. Dan was a member of First Baptist Church Collierville.
He was retired from a career in the hospitality and restaurant industry.
A celebration of life will be October 26th at Collierville First Baptist Church, 830 New Byhalia Road, Collierville, TN. Visitation will be at noon followed by a service at 1pm.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church Collierville, or New Century Art Guild(an
organization devoted to providing training in art and business education to veterans),
newcenturyartguild.org, or to the charity of your choice.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Frances wegmann
October 22, 2024
A sweet, loving brother Danny was. I can remember standing at our front door on Adelaide St. waiting for my Dad and him to pull in driveway after him coming home from Vietnam. Many other memories of my older brother. You will be missed Dan and loved forever.
Love Franci
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Judy McDevitt Darling
October 16, 2024
He was born on my 1st birthday. He always said it was the best birthday present I ever got. He was right.
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