Harvey Devoe, Jr.

Harvey Bernard DeVoe, Jr., 93, of Spartanburg, SC, died Tuesday, August 22, 2017, peacefully at his home. Born December 21, 1923, in Spring Valley, NY, he was the son of the late Harvey Bernard DeVoe, Sr. and Bessie Brown DeVoe. A veteran of the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II, Mr. DeVoe was stationed in England in the 8th Air Force. He received his BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and retired from Alcoa in Massena, NY after many years of service. Harvey was a member of Hartwell First United Methodist Church of Hartwell, GA. He was a very talented designer and builder, having built his own home, and loved being outside and working in the yard. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth "Bette" Lawson DeVoe; children, Susan DeVoe Whitaker (Al Reed) of Spartanburg, SC, David A. DeVoe (Sharon Roraback) of Plattsburg, NY, and James E. DeVoe (Jennifer) of Rochester, NY; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be announced at a later date to be conducted at Hartwell First United Methodist Church in Hartwell, GA. Burial will be in The Brick Church Cemetery in Spring Valley, NY. No flowers please, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hartwell First United Methodist Church, 200 E. Howell St., Hartwell, GA 30643. Floyd's North Church Street Chapel, Spartanburg, SC To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Harvey Bernard DeVoe, Jr. please visit our Sympathy Store.