Paul Davis Devine

Glover Funeral Home

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Posted by: Glover Funeral Home
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Date: Aug 08 2018 10:06 AM

Devine, Paul Davis, 58, of Daleville, AL, had a momentous appointment on Tuesday that he had to attend. This appointment, however, involved no physicians, but it was the most important meeting he would ever attend. Paul’s Lord and Savior decided to call him home on Tuesday afternoon, July 24, 2018. Though all of our hearts are heavy with an indescribable melancholy--burdened by the tender ache that accompanies the loss of his physical presence--it is a deep and enduring comfort to know his body and mind are no longer inundated with cancer or ailments. He is at peace.

Mr. Devine was comforted by the loving presence of his two children, along with many other loved ones, during his final moments on Earth. During this time of deep sorrow and raw emotion, we still find comfort knowing we were able to sit by his side, hand-in-hand, throughout his courageous final voyage.

And what a spirited journey he had! Though he had many ailments throughout his life, my dad never let anything prevent him from having a good time. He enjoyed life’s simple pleasures to the fullest: listening to Pink Floyd, Queen, and other classic artists; playing a few hands of Poker with close friends and family; enjoying a fishing trip with his son or friends; and the thrill that was felt deep in his gut when he would win a game of Bingo! He loved with such a powerful yet tender heart, and he was generous with the loving care he bestowed upon many. He was also the type of man who did not want to see anyone else suffer. If you were distressed or in pain while in his presence, he wanted to comfort you and take the pain or anguish away. This was the kind of man my father was. Though he may not have won any notable awards or achieved fame in his fifty-eight years of life, his soul was like a brilliant, shining star, and it burned vividly with the passion he had for family, fun, and excitement. Boy, did he love a good time and some excitement! One of the things I always found most remarkable about my father was the fact he was able to find fun and excitement around every corner and in every situation!

If asked of his friends and family, they would likely all agree that Paul was perhaps the most loving, generous, and kind-hearted man they knew. He was, in fact, the type of man who would give you the shirt off his back. I’m not speaking of clichés, here; I’m speaking only the truth. Anytime he had friends or family over for a visit, he would always have on a pot of coffee to share with his guests. He was a most considerate and generous host, and he wanted everyone to feel truly welcome in his humble home.

Paul Devine is preceded in death by a loving brother, Terry David, their father, Jefferson Davis Devine, and their dear mother, Nina Tillery-Devine. Mr. Devine is survived by his two children, Jeffrey Devine and Crystal Devine-Hardison, along with her husband, Anthony, and Paul’s two grandchildren, Bryanna and Raven Hardison, all of Ozark. He is also survived by eight loving and devoted siblings: Cereethea Gulledge; Jefferson Donald and his wife, Louise; Elaine Huss; Amma Agerton; Rickey and his wife, Linda; Sherry Lister, Danny and his wife, Joan; and Marie. Many caring nieces, nephews, and other friends and family also survive him.

I thank all of my family for their love and support, but I would like to express my deeply sincere gratitude to my aunts, Elaine and Marie, for providing my father with extra love, comfort, compassion, and care during his courageous battle these past few months. Our uncle, Jefferson, kindly provided much-needed assistance regarding my father’s medical care and other considerations, and my sister, Crystal Devine-Hardison, was an indispensable comfort and caregiver. I also feel it appropriate to mention that the family deeply appreciates the comfort and companionship provided to my father by his close friends, Mr. Harold Scarborough and Mr. Wesley Folds, who were two fine friends among many my father valued. My father admired these two gentleman dearly, and I am therefore appreciative of the friendship they shared with him.

A memorial service celebrating Paul’s life was held Friday, July 27, and his brother, Rev. Rickey Devine, officiated. In the spirit of my dad’s caring and generous nature, we request that, in lieu of flowers, interested parties make a charitable contribution to Deep South Cancer Foundation, the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center, or any charitable foundation or organization of their choice.

Glover Funeral Home of Dothan has been entrusted with the arrangements. (334) 699-3888. Please sign the guestbook online at www.gloverfuneral.com.

 

 

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