Thomas Harold DeVault
Thomas Harold DeVault
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He was a graduate of Valley High School and attended West Virginia University. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and his career was with the federal government, working as a federal mine inspector for MSHA. After his retirement from the government, he worked as an expert witness for Joe Boggs & Associates and the law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl.
He loved spending time with his sons and families, playing with all the grandchildren and challenging them with his famous math riddles, and of course playing games. He was an avid fly fisherman and loved his annual trips with family and friends backpacking and camping on the Cranberry Glades. He was a longtime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and served as council president and board member of Community Lutheran Partners for several years.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet DeVault; son, John and his fiancé, Laura grandsons, Ford and Davis, all of Rocky Mount, VA; son, Brian and his wife, Ashley, granddaughters, Marya, Kate Rose, and Blake, all of Leesburg, VA; brothers, James Nett and his wife, Grace, of Milledgeville, GA, William Earl DeVault, of Beckley, WV; and sister, Donna Williams; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Edward Jack Nett, and in-laws, John and Alta Mundell.
In keeping with his wishes, Hastings Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation arrangements.
A memorial service will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 309 Baldwin St, Morgantown, on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 1:00PM, with Pastor Tony Setley officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Paul Lutheran Church, 309 Baldwin St, Morgantown, WV 26505.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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