Lonnie Devers, Sr.

Lonnie Ray Devers, Sr., age 73, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Grace Healthcare of Clarksville. Sykes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Southside, TN, on July 23, 1941, to the late Louise Herrell Devers and Vernon Devers. He was a retired farmer and prize winning watermelon grower.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Allen, Raymond, Frank and Mac Devers; sisters, Gladys Epps and Bessie Biter.
Lonnie is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Sutton Devers. His daughter, Jackie Harmon (Rick) of Charlotte, TN and his son, Lonnie Devers, Jr. (Bobbi) of Clarksville, TN; six grandchildren, Garrett and Ricky Harmon II and Makayla, Caleb, Shae and Carson Devers; and one great-grandchild on the way; brother, Winston Devers (Kathy) of Southside, and sisters, Alene Proctor (Russell), Sue Devers, Southside, Frances (Sis) Nicks (Lone "Junior"), Cumberland Furnace and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Sykes Funeral Home with Rev. James Black officiating. Burial will be in Rye's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday from 11:00 a.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Todd Devers, Raymond Biter, Billy Epps, Trent Dickson, Greg Ussery and Keith Trainer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jason Ussery and Ricky Harmon II.
Thank you to Grace Healthcare of Clarksville and Gateway Home Health & Hospice for taking care of Mr. Devers.
Online condolences may be made at www.sykesfuneralhome.com.