Terry Devins Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Terry Lee Devins, 52, of Troy, Missouri passed away as a result of a hunting accident on Friday, November 16, 2012 in Moscow Mills, Missouri. He was born on August 11, 1960 in Clinton, Indiana, a son of Larry D. and Carol S. Devins. He was united in marriage to JeanAnn Hauck on November 3, 1984 in Princeton, Illinois. To this union three sons and one daughter were born. Terry graduated from Princeton High School in 1978 and continued his education at Eastern Illinois University, earning an Associate’s Degree in Business. He and JeanAnn, moved to St. Charles in 1986 and later moved to Troy in 2001. Terry and his wife owned and operated Devins Cable, Inc. from 1984 till 1997, then starting DevCom Utilities Contractor, Inc. He was well-respected in his profession and known by his colleagues to be very honest, dependable and knowledgeable in his craft. By far, his greatest joy was spending time with his family. His children were the world to him and from the time they were born, his life revolved around spending any and all free time with them, especially outdoor activities. Boating, fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, snow-ski trips and beach vacation were among his favorite things to do with his family and friends. He was a loving generous, compassionate and fun husband, father and friend. He often said that you would be a happy man if you followed the advice from the John Anderson song, Black Sheep. “Wake me up early, be good to my dogs and teach my children to pray.” He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, Northern American Hunting Club, NRA, International Association of Directional and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He is survived by his loving wife JeanAnn Devins of Troy, MO; his children: Shea Devins, Elise Devins and Cullen Devins of Troy, MO; his mother, Carol Devins of Princeton, IL; two sisters: Greta Fraizer (and husband, Tim) and Tammy Kastor (and husband, Rodney) of Princeton, IL, his mother-in-law, Annette Hauck of Wentzville, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, many of whom referred to him as “Uncle Wee-Haw” because he was so much fun. He was preceded in death by his father Larry Devins, one son, Sean McElwain (Mackie) Devins, one brother, Cory Devins and one father-in-law, Richard Hauck. Family and friends will be received from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Home / Troy Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at the KEMPER-MARSH-MILLARD Family Funeral Home / Troy Chapel. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society. In care of Kemper-Marsh-Millard Family Funeral Chapel; 351 Monroe St., P.O. Box 222, Troy, MO 63379. Online condolences may be made at www.kempermarshmillardfamilychapels.com Ph.(636) 528-8221

Terry Devins

August 11, 1960 - November 16, 2012