John DeVoss

The Rev. John M. DeVoss, 89, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017. He was born January 27, 1928 in McKinney, Texas. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII then attended Bob Jones University and graduated in 1953. He served as a Baptist minister from 1951-2001 in Illinois, Kentucky and Florida. He proudly served as chaplain of the Titusville Fire Department for over 20 years. He is survived by his beloved wife Charlotte; 6 children: David (Linda), Steve (Pam), Dan (Penny), Mike (Michelle), Mark (Angie) and Dawn McKellip (Dalton);13 grandchildren:Mandy Cowart (Daryl) Krissy White (Mike), Stephanie, Emily Stavrianos (Aris), Amy, Zeke (Daniela), Eli, Josh, Celia, Grace McKellip, Ezra McKellip, Abigail McKellip, Simon; and 8 great grandchildren. John loved his wife and was devoted to the woman he called “Babe” for their nearly 67 years together. He was extremely proud of his family and loved to attend the many activities of his children and grandchildren. He selflessly served his community for his entire adult life. And after a lifetime of faith and devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ, he has gone home to be with Him. Viewing will be Saturday, 7/15, 6-8pm at North Brevard Funeral Home in Titusville. Funeral will be held Sunday, 7/16,at 2pm at First Baptist Church in Titusville. A private burial service will follow at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Scottsmoor, FL. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Titusville Fire Department or Global Sports Partners globalsportspartners.org

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