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Alton H. Deviney Final Flight on November 05, 2013
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Alton "Al" H. Deviney, Colonal, USAF (Retired) October 18, 1933 - November 05, 2013
Col. Alton H. Deviney, USAF, Ret., of Eddy, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Services will be at 10 a.m., Friday, November 8, at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Chapel with the Rev. Jayme Palady and Dennis Camp officiating. Burial will follow at Eddy Cemetery.
Alton was born October 18, 1933, in Marlin, Texas, to Alton Homer and Alice Lynn Mauldin Deviney. He attended school in Bruceville-Eddy and graduated from Baylor University ROTC in 1956 with a commission into the U. S. Air Force. Throughout his years of service, flying helicopters was his passion. He had numerous tours of duty, including Vietnam, Japan, Korea and several stateside assignments. He retired after 28 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling, community activities, deer hunting and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy Deviney of Eddy; two daughters, Phyllis Fisk and husband, John, Karen Wortham and husband, John; grandchildren, Lindsey Summers and husband, Trey, Mallory Patzke and husband, Chad, Michaela Hahn and husband, Mark, Emily and Kali Wortham, Bryna VanEis and Harper, Logan Bock and wife, Christi; and many great-grandchildren; and one brother, Pat Deviney and wife, Linda.
The family wishes to thank The Wellington Place staff and Standards Hospice for their loving care.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Scottish Rite Children's Hospital, 2222 Welborn St., Dallas, TX. 75219 or Bruceville-Eddy United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 205 Eddy, Texas 76524.
The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our "Memorial Guestbook" at www.WilkirsonHatchBailey.com.
October 18, 1933 - November 5, 2013
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Published in Waco Tribune-Herald from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2013 - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/wacotrib/obituary.aspx?n=alton-h-deviney&pid=167890546&fhid=8617#sthash.zA2NcVl0.dpuf
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November 07, 2013 Nancy (and family) My childhood was made much happier by knowing Altie, as a friend and "honorary" big brother. I believe he was loved by all who were privileged to know him. I cannot attend the services, but will be thinking of you. ~ Nancy Hobbs Hill, Waco, Texas November 07, 2013 Nancy and family, Bill and I were saddened to hear of Al's passing. The two of you are special to us and made our time in Japan the best. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the girls. Lots of love. ~ Bill and Ann King - November 07, 2013 Our deepest regrets to Al,s family. Seems that the best people are taken much too soon but know he is in a better place. Our prayers to Nancy and all. ~ Phyllis and Jerry Stroh November 07, 2013 Nancy and family, I know this has been a long journey and I am praying for you and your family. Alton was a special person in the lives of all of Marvin's family. God bless you. ~ Marie Deviney November 07, 2013 Nancy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ~ Marvin & Vicki Puryear, Eddy, Texas November 07, 2013 You will be missed. Loved by many and respected by all. ~ Bill and Pat Waters, Biloxi, Mississippi November 06, 2013 Nancy, I am so sad to hear that Alton has passed away!! Our prayers and love are with you. We are so grateful to have had him in our lives. He was the most sweetest man we had ever meet!! He will be missed!! Remember that we love you and we are here for anything you need. ~ Lopez Family November 06, 2013 Dear Nancy and family, we were so sorry to hear of Al's passing. It has been a long time since we have seen you but we remember good times spent with the two of you. He will be in our prayers. Take comfort in your memories as we know you had some wonderful years with Al. He is probably in Heaven right now looking for a chopper so he can fly with the angels. Our love and prayers to you and your family, always Larry and Wilma Butera ~ Larry and Wilma Butera, Fairfield, California November 06, 2013 Dear Nancy:We are saddened to hear of Al's passing. Of all the many great friends and fawn memories that Ginny & I have of our Air Force times, we would count yours and Al's to be at the very top. Please accept our deepest sympathy for your loss and know that we all are better for having had the pleasure of his friendship. ~ Merrill & Ginny Hinckle November 06, 2013 Sorry our paths never crossed in the Air Force, or in the helicopter field, my deepest sympathy to your family, and may you rest in peace ~ Kevin Beers, Chandler, Arizona November 06, 2013 Very sorry to hear about Alton, my wife and I met Alton and Nancy at Bea and Herb Barclays house. Bea and Herb were close friends. Our prayers go out to Nancy and family. Herb Barclay passed away 6 years ago and Bea passed away in October. It's been a very hard year for family and friends. ~ Jack & Jayne Watkins, Winter Park, Florida November 06, 2013 Dear Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Al's departure. My past memories of Alton, you and your family, that they could truly fill a scrapbook. From Stead, to Christmas Island, and all the reunions, stopping at your house for some of Als honey in the little bear jars (which our daughters thought was so neat). I don't think of the helicopter stories of long past without remembering Alton. What a great and kind person he was. I and all my family miss him but he will always live in the "remember one time when"----stories when ever his friends gather for holidays or reunions. As K.V. mentioned, Al was a good and kind gentle giant of a man who we will miss, who our country can thank for his service and his family can know we all share in their grief at this sad time. ~ Jim Carroll November 06, 2013 Alton has been counted among my special friends since grade school. We were both Air Force and enjoyed exchanging stories of our service years. My prayers are extended to Nancy and the entire family. May God grant you peace and comfort in this difficult time. ~ Jim Pitts, Waco, Texas November 06, 2013 Alton Deviney has been my closest and dearest friend for over 50 years. We were stationed together at Stead AFB, NV; Sheppard AFB, TX; and Udorn RTAFB, Thailand. We both loved shooting, hunting and flying helicopters. Shortly after my divorce in 1977, Al came to Great Falls to inspect one of his Squadrons, (he was Commander of 37th ARS at the time) and he spent the evening at my house and to cheer me up, when I found a package deer backstrap Al cooked it up “Texas Style”. We always had a good time at the USAFHPA Reunions re-telling all the old stories and re-living our adventures . He was a good man. God Bless and Comfort Al's family. Kyron "KV" HallHistorian, USAF Helicopter Pilot Assn ~ ~ KV Hall, Great Falls, Montana November 06, 2013 Nancy and family...so sorry to hear that Al had passed away. I will always remember how nice he was to me, how much fun he was, the stories he told, the "animals" he kept and the most special memory for me....the stories he told about his little dogs. May he rest in peace. Kathy M. Hall ~ Kathy Hall, Great Falls, Montana
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