Glendon Eugene "Jody" Deavers Jr.

Glendon Eugene "Jody" Deavers Jr. obituary, Cumberland, MD

Glendon Eugene "Jody" Deavers Jr.

Glendon Deavers Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Scarpelli Funeral Home, P.A. - Cumberland on Feb. 12, 2026.
Glendon Eugene "Jody" Deavers, Jr., 72, of Cumberland, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Born April 12, 1953 in Ellicott City, Maryland, he was the son of the late Geraldine (Bledsoe)Palmer and the late Glendon Eugene Deavers, Sr.. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Travis Deavers and Wendy Deavers.

Jody attended Howard High School in Ellicott City, MD. After school he began working as a construction worker, doing painting, carpentry, electrical and plumbing work. Jody had gifted hands and could build anything from the ground up. Jody enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, feeding the birds and squirrels, shooting pool, and listening to rock and roll music. He was a lifetime member of GFC and the Wiley Ford, WV Moose Club.

Jody is survived by his daughters, Amanda "Manda" Deavers and Debbie Baxter; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sisters, Barbara Groves, Linda Combs and Phyllis Deavers.

In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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