Born on April 10, 1938, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, he was the son of the late Harice Winston DeVall and Mildred Nuckols DeVall.
After High School, Ray Honorably served his country in the United States Air Force and later began his career in the transportation industry with Roadway Express where he retired after 35 years. Ray found many meaningful ways to serve his community through his involvement with the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, and as a Shriner. His home lodge being Mt. Springs Lodge #302 and his secondary lodge being Cooper Lodge #282 in Travelers Rest. His legacy of love, honor, and hard work will continue to live on through his family for generations to come.
Ray is survived by his beloved wife of 8 years, Caroline Marie DeVall; sister, Jackie Plaster (Bob), son, Ray Winston DeVall, Jr. (Anita); son, Kevin Lee DeVall (Tori); daughter, Traci Dean DeVall; step-son, Jim Bevilacqua (Mary); step-daughter, Sherrie Thomas (Don); step-daughter, Suzy Harlow (Charlie); step-daughter, Andrea Whitcomb (Larry); Grandchildren: Gary DeVall, April Franks (Ryan), Sarah-Grace DeVall, Leann DeVall, Leo DeVall (Lexi), Jose DeVall, Selena DeVall, Caleb Bevilacqua, Erica Bevilacqua, Phillip Thomas (Rachel), Brien Thomas, Cody Harlow (Erin), Mac Harlow, Hayleigh DeMaria, Kinslee Whitcomb; great-grandchildren: Russell Franks, Brooks Franks, Theo DeVall, and Weslee Styles.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Dean DeVall; and brother, Donnie DeVall Sr.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM at Dillard Funeral Home, 2402 Gentry Memorial Hwy Pickens, South Carolina. A funeral service will begin at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel followed by a committal service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.dillardfunerals.com. Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
