Keith deVille's Obituary
Keith Hayes deVille was born on April 17, 1932 to Orenzena and Ardelus deVille in Vick, LA. He passed away at his home in Rockwall, TX on April 5, 2011. Keith was preceded in death by both his parents, who died within days of his birth. He was also preceded in death by his brother Autra deVille and sister Gay Nell deVille. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Fern Louise Padgett deVille and a son Keith Hayes deVille, Jr. of Dallas, a niece and nephew and many cousins and many friends. Keith attended Louisiana State University for 2 years but left to join the army. After Keith’s service to our country he graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in business. He began his career in the Insurance business then He became a stock broker with Goodbody/ Merrill Lynch for many years. Keith left the brokerage business and started a commercial roofing company. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Dallas for 40 years. After moving to Rockwall, Keith started the Rockwall Rowlett Garden Club. He was a member of Big Brother, Little Brother Association. He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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