Devon Phillip Rister

Devon, affectionally called “Big D”, was born on April 27th 1987. He was a life long resident of Welsh and a member of the Roanoke United Methodist Church.

He was a 2005 graduate of Welsh High School where he took pride in playing football with his Greyhound teammates. He enjoyed working with his hands, “tinkering” with electronics and hanging out with friends. One of his most favorite things to do was to “wet a line” at the Tietje’s pond, where he and his brother Michael spent many enjoyable hours fishing.

Devon was a gentle giant in more than just his height. He had a kind heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Those left to cherish his memory are his parents, Bill and Sherry Rister of Welsh; a sister, Amanda (Garrett) Klein; Nieces, Alaina, Trinity and Madison; Nephews, Ethan and Aiden; half siblings Dawn (Steve) Horn and Shannon (Lori) Rister and their family. Uncles Jim Rister, Alan (Vicky) Rister, Scotty (Vickie) Olds; cousins Brad, Bryan, Amy, Sara, Erica, Addie, Lindsey, Ashley and Derick.

He was welcomed into Heaven by his brother Michael Franklin Rister; Grandparents Billy/Micky Rister, Kathleen Olds, Bill/Darlean Olds and an aunt Donna Hauhe.

Visitation will be at Roanoke United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 5th from 4-8 pm. Visitation will resume on Sunday September 6th at 12pm. Funeral services will be at 2pm with Reverend Walter Parker Jr. officiating. Interment is in Oaklawn Cemetery under the direction of Hixson Funeral Home.

Carrying Devon to his final resting place will be pallbearers; Garrett Klein, Ethan Klein, Jude Stebbins, Donovan Abshire, David Matte, William Tietje, Tommy Lafosse and Shawn Johnson. Honorary pallbearer, Aiden Klein.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Roanoke United Methodist Church in memory of Devon.