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Lawrence Devers Obituary
Pittsburg - Lawrence N. Devers, 76, of Pittsburg, KS, passed away at 3:52 p.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Freeman Health of Joplin, MO.
He was born December 14, 1944, at Emporia, KS, the son of Ned R. and Mary Devers.
Mr. Devers served in the United States Marine Corps from August of 1962 until his Honorable Discharge in October of 1966.
On May 22, 2007, he was united in marriage to Ethel M. Stricklin at Pittsburg, KS. She survives of the home.
Mr. Devers worked as a cabinet maker before his retirement.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Brenner Mortuary. Mr. Devers will be laid to rest at a later date at the Fort Scott National Cemetery. The family suggests memorials to the SEK Humane Society. These may be left at or mailed to the Brenner Mortuary, 114 East 4th St., Pittsburg, KS 66762. Friends may leave condolences online at www.brennermortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, Pittsburg, KS.
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Chris and Carolyn Johnson, Fort Smith, Arkansas
August 27, 2021
We are saddened to learn of Larry´s passing. For a number of years we were neighbors in Chicopee. He was our dear friend plus we took full advantage of his carpentry skills and hospitality. Larry always had a refrigerator full of cold PBR. May God´s love and promises comfort your family.
Linda Thomas Hughes and husband Michael Hughes
August 26, 2021
I was sorry to receive the news of my cousin Larry´s death. Our families shared many happy times together during our growing up years. Sympathy to his wife Sonshine and prayers for God´s peace and comfort to be with her.
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