Armegy DeVore

Willie “Armegy” DeVore, of Chiefland, Florida, passed away suddenly on December 4, 2023, from heart complications. Armegy was born on October 2, 1943, in Day, Florida. His father worked as a tree surgeon and this job caused the family to move around a lot. They ultimately settled in Archer, Florida. Armegy attended Newberry High School and was passionate about football, dancing, and the “Archer Rangers.” In 1960, he met the love of his life, Carolyn at Chiefland First Baptist. They were married on August 16, 1964. In 1966, Armegy was drafted into the United States Marine Corps., and served his country for two years. He then enlisted in the Marine Reserves and remained enlisted until 1972. In 1967, while stationed at Camp Legeune, North Carolina, Armegy and Carolyn were blessed with the birth of their son, Sean Armegy. Then in 1972, with the birth of their daughter, Katrina Jan. Throughout Armegy’s career, he received work experience in small engine repair, heavy equipment operator, railroad engineer, factory worker, licensed barber, Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Forestry. Armegy ultimately retired from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. After retirement Armegy went back to work at the Levy County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy/bailiff. He permanently retired in 2018. Throughout his career, he formed many successful relationships and left a lasting impact on everyone he worked with. Armegy was a member of First Baptist Church of Chiefland for over 50 years. He was a deacon and a member of the men’s ministry team. He was a Mason – a member of the Morning Star Lodge for over 50 years. He was a Shriner – a member of the Morocco Shriners for over 50 years. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry located in Ocala. Armegy was also an instrumental part of the Suwannee River Friends of the NRA. Armegy was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie and Myra DeVore, a beloved brother, James Matthew DeVore, a sister-in-law, Nancy DeVore, a brother-in-law, Fred Murray, a brother-in-law, Harry Allen, and a brother-in-law, Tam Cato, and numerous cherished pets. Armegy is survived by his wife, Carolyn, his children Sean DeVore (Vicki) and Katrina Clark (Preston); grandchildren Jaclyn Daughtry (Taylor), Samantha, Zophia, Benjamin, and Barrett; great-grandchildren, Elliot, Everet, and Colette; brother Talmadge DeVore (Diane), sister Suzanne Murray, sister, Frances Cribbs (Terry), sister Lenita Cato, sister-in-law Mary A. Durrance, and sister-in-law Earlene Allen; beloved nieces and nephews and his cherished dog, Honey. Funeral services for Armegy will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 8, 2023 at the First Baptist Church, Chiefland with Rev. Kris Mullis officiating. Burial will follow at the Chiefland Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Armegy DeVore

October 2, 1943 - December 4, 2023