Thomas Franklin Devlin

Thomas Franklin Devlin obituary, Fort Oglethorpe, GA

Thomas Franklin Devlin

Thomas Devlin Obituary

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Thomas Franklin Devlin, 80, of Rossville Georgia went home to be with the Lord on Thursday April 10, 2025. He was born in Lafayette, Georgia. A son of the late Joe and Ruby West Devlin.
He was a lifelong resident of the North Georgia and a member of the Rising Fawn Baptist Church. Mr. Devlin coached and was treasurer of the Girls Open Softball League at Warner Park. He was an NSA Hall of Famer where he was a Board Member and Director for many years. He was owner of USA Sports in East Ridge for more than 10 years.
Survivors include his loving wife of 61 years, Susie Devlin. Two Sons, Charles Thomas (Ramona) Devlin, and Brian Ashley (Melissa) Devlin. Three Brothers, Jack (Sue) Devlin, Johnny Devlin, and Gary (Angela) Devlin. Sister, Mary (David) Hamilton. Eight grandchildren, Kelcie (Eli) Fowler, Brittany Devlin, Allyson (Jonathan) Mitchell, Katelyn (Cody) Black, Colton (Emily) Edwards, Destiny Devlin, Jacoby Devlin, and Shanley (John) Smith. Several great grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survived.
Funeral Services will be held 11am Monday in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Tommy Crider and Reverend Robby Dunn.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Saint Judes Childrens Hospital, The Alzheimer's Association, or sponsor a child to play sports in his memory.
Interment will be in the Lakewood Memory Gardens, South
The family will receive friends 4-8 Sunday, at Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, Battlefield Parkway.
Services
Visitation
Sunday
April 13, 2025
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Heritage Funeral Home & Crematory (Ft. Oglethorpe)
3239 Battlefield Pkwy
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
Funeral Service
Monday
April 14, 2025
11:00 AM
Heritage Funeral Home Chapel - Ft. Oglethorpe
Heritage Funeral Homes
Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Thomas, please visit our Tree Store.
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