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Joel Deville Obituary

Retired Lieutenant Colonel Joel James Deville passed away peacefully at his home Saturday January 24, 2015 surrounded by is family. He was a very loving, devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was 83 years old. He was born on September 3, 1931 in New Roads, LA. He graduated with a BS in accounting from LSU. He was a CPA for 35 years with his own private practice in Baton Rouge, La. He was an IRS agent with the Federal Government, controller of the Department of Highways, Deputy State Treasurer under Mary Evelyn Parkers Administration. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force reserve retiring after 22 years of service to that branch. He leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 59 years Sybil Hains Deville of Rayne, La.; four daughters and sons in law, Diane Deville, Elaine Copponex and husband Gregory S Copponex, Julie Taylor and husband Larry W Taylor, Mariette Manuel and husband Gladney "Guy" L Manuel III; eight grandchildren and their spouses, William Eric Byrd and Ashley Byrd, Sybil L Byrd, Cody Hains Copponex and Alyse Copponex, Audrey C Copponex, Chad Deville Taylor, Michelle Snow and Johnathan, Renee A Taylor, Mariette "Ava" Manuel; four great grandchildren, Thomas and Hunter Byrd, Makayla Snow and Mariette Barner. He was preceded in death by his father Joel Deville, mother Ethel Pourciau and brother John Edmund Deville. Visitation will be at St Mary of False River Catholic Church in New Roads on Tuesday January 27, 2015 from 9:30am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30am. Entombment to follow in False River Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Larry Taylor, Greg Copponex, Guy Manuel, Eric Byrd, Chad Taylor and Cody Copponex. He will be remembered for his intellect, compassion, quick wit, generosity and his love of family. He was true gentleman. He will be missed by all who loved him dearly. In lieu of flowers family request that donations be made to The Seelos Center 919 Josephine St. New Orleans, LA 70130, Juvenile Diabetes Association, Palliative Care foundation of Baton Rouge , MD Anderson and the Wounded Warrior Project. A special thanks to Dr. Vince Cataldo and his staff and Clarity Hospice.

Published by The Advocate from Jan. 25 to Jan. 27, 2015.
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Mr. Deville hired me with the State Treasury back in March 1976. He gave me a chance when a lot of people might not have. I've never forgotten that are his kindness through the years. My condolences to the Deville family.

Charlotte Jones

January 28, 2015

Paw paw Joel I am going to miss you and I know Jesus just heal you .... paw paw Joel you was loving man that you supported your family and you awesome grandfather and daddy and you accepted everybody in family as who they were and thank you for all the childhood memories vacation in destin Florida and since I live in florida now and you will always be there with me and I meet you at the beach in florida love always michelle snow

January 27, 2015

So sorry for your loss. May your family be comforted through God;s loyal love. Psalms 94:18,19.

RHG

January 27, 2015

Joel was always quite the gentleman as was Lewis, no matter how rowdy Marie and Sybil got! They enjoyed many good laughs over coffee. We share in your sadness at this time.

Allen and Janie Hill

January 26, 2015

I didnt get to meet you, but if you were just like ur granddaughter sybil, you were an amazing man. My condolesence to your family

nikki perez

January 26, 2015

PawPaw Joe, You have truly left such an amazing legacy behind. Your wisdom, quik wit and unconditional love will live on in our family. I am so blessed to be able to be called your granddaughter. I will miss you but carry you in my heart and little Mariette's for always. Love always- little Sybil

Sybil Byrd

January 26, 2015

As a past commodore of Pelican Yacht Club, I knew Joel and the long standing relationship we had with him. He was a kind man, with whom it was easy to maintain our 50+ year relationship. We will miss him.

Bob Kennedy

January 26, 2015

As a former commodore of the Pelican Yacht Club, I came to know Joel. He was a kind man, with whom we have had a long relationship with. We will miss him. Condolences to his family.

Bob Kennedy

January 26, 2015

We have been praying for you all. Joel fought the good fight throughout his life. He will be missed. See you soon.

Kathleen D & Jimmy Godchaux

January 25, 2015

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