Born into a military family, Devon traveled the world at a young age. He started school in Germany before him and his family moved back to the US and eventually settled in Austin, Texas. Throughout his youth, he spent a lot of time serving with youth ministries and church groups. He also loved spending quality time with his uncles, going hunting, and fishing.
Devon graduated from Round Rock High School as an all-around All-State athlete in 2003. He then attended the University of Texas El Paso where he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication and Political Science in 2009. He was heavily involved in community outreach and children’s non-profit charitable programs; donating countless years to many organizations.
Devon’s life was forever changed with the birth of his beloved son, Davian, on December 6, 2013. Devon dedicated his life to ensuring Davian’s health and happiness. He wanted Davian to have the best life possible and stopped at nothing to ensure that was afforded to him. Keeping his son at the front of his mind, Devon began the pursuit of his dream career with the Austin Fire Department in 2014. He worked at the AFD Headquarters in Austin for 4 years before getting accepted into the Fire Department Training Program and becoming a Cadet.
Devon passed away pursuing his dreams and living for his son on June 26, 2018. He was an incredible person with a beautiful spirit and the absolute best father. He leaves behind Davian Demetri Coney, but will forever live with him in spirit.
He was preceded in death by both his maternal and paternal grandparents, Oddie B. Scott, Charles Humphrey, Willie V. Coney, and Christine W. Coney and Step Father Kevin D. James. He is survived by his mother Sandra Kay James, his father Dwight D. Coney, his twin brother Doshon D. Coney, his sister Keidra N. Meredith and his “kid brother” Dustin D. Coney, and a host of relatives and friends.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 1, 2018 at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home in Pflugerville, Texas. The Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 2, 2018 at Celebration Church in Georgetown, Texas followed by a committal service at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Cemetery.
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