Byron Truitt DeVore

Mr. DeVore was born on April 28, 1932 in Sugar Hill, GA, son of the late Roy DeVore, Sr. and Daisy Griffin DeVore.

Mr. DeVore was a graduate of Fulton High School class of 1949. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was also a dedicated employee with Bell South, retiring after thirty-six years of service. After retirement, he started DeTele Services, repairing and installing phone systems, much of which he did for charity. He was a man who never met a stranger and all who were near him would gather around to hear his stories. He was a true and faithful servant of the Lord and lived his life accordingly. His true passion was spending time with his loving wife of sixty-four years, Marie DeVore. They loved traveling the country together in their RV and their favorite destination was Alaska. He and Marie were actively involved in the West Fulton Owl Club and they hosted the annual Spring Picnic each May. He also enjoyed attending his grandsons sporting events. His wife, children and grandchildren were his true passion. He is so very missed but will never be forgotten.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Loriann Carr; brothers, Griffin, Larry, Roy, and James DeVore; sister, Jane Knight.

He is survived by his wife, Marie DeVore; sons, Michael and Lee DeVore; daughter, Amy (Todd) Putman; grandchildren, Charles Price, Joshua Putman, Evan, Nicholas and Dave Carr; brothers, Jerry and Winston DeVore; son-in-law and his wife, Wes and Jamie Carr.

A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at twelve-thirty in the afternoon on Tuesday the 17th of January, 2017, in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Blackstock officiating. Interment will follow in Providence Baptist Cemetery in Milton, GA at two-forty-five in the afternoon.

Serving as pallbearers are Charles Price, Joshua Putman, Evan, Nicholas, Dave and Wes Carr.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from three o'clock in the afternoon until seven on Monday, the 16th of January, 2017 and for one hour prior to service time at Owen Funeral Home.

In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to the John Birch Society at www.jbs.org or any charity of your choice.

Please visit www.owenfunerals.com to post tributes and sign the on-line register.

Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr., Cartersville, GA 30120 has charge of the arrangements.