Allen Wayne DeVinney
January 9, 1939 ~ June 3, 2017
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Allen Wayne DeVinney, 78, of Fletcher, passed away at the St. Joseph Campus of Mission Hospitals on Saturday, June 3, 2017.
A native of Morganton, NC, he was a son of the late Dwight Harold and Dorothy Houck DeVinney. He was also preceded in death by a special aunt, Mary New.
Mr. DeVinney graduated from Warren Wilson Junior College and Western Carolina University before starting a career as an accountant. Upon his retirement from American Standard in 2001, he and his wife Josephine relocated to Fletcher. He enjoyed traveling and was an active member of the Burke County Genealogical Society.
In addition to his wife, Josephine Cutshaw DeVinney, he is survived by one daughter, Dana St. Jean (Scott); two beloved grandchildren, Matthew and Kathryn St. Jean; sisters-in-law Lana Robinson and Pat Inwood; brothers-in-law Truett Cutshaw and Frank Cutshaw and three nephews, Terry Cutshaw, Nathan Farlow and Jamie Parham.
A Funeral Service will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 7 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with Tim Clark officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Episcopal Churchyard in Fletcher. The family will receive friends from 4:00-5:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
Flowers are appreciated, but for those who choose, memorial donations may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (www.jdrf.org).
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Al was one of the most kind, gentle and personable people I have known, and he was remarkably generous with his time and his talents. His presence is missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
My dear cousin Josie I regret to hear of Allens passING. I love you so much. If I can help you in any way please let me know
Allen was a fine man and friend. He will certainly be missed by all those who knew him. Allen was a member of the MHS Class of 1957 and a frequent attendee of the ’57 Lunch Bunch meetings in Morganton. My condolences to all his loved ones during this difficult time.
Josie, I was saddened to hear of Al’s passing. He was such a gentleman and a kind person; I always enjoyed talking with him at class lunches. Heaven has welcomed a ‘special treasure’ and I pray that God’s love will bring you peace and comfort.
So sad to hear about Wayne and sorry carol and I can’t make it up today I am having some fond memories of Wayne and my younger days at aunt Mary’s praying for you and Dana and the family
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the wonderful dancer and friend, Allen! I go by the nickname of Purple Deb and I met Allen when he came to the NC Mountain State Fair a few years ago with his buddies Frank and my cousin Jim to hear Leon Jacobs, Jr. perform. We danced several fun dances and had a big time! Mrs. DeVinney, I met you and your wonderful grandchildren on one of his visits to the fair and he later told me that your grandson was impressed with his dancing ability. God bless y’all as Allen will sorely be missed at this year’s fair in Sept.
Josie ,i’m sorry to hear about Allen.He seemed to be a quiet and kind person. I’m sorry I couldn’t make it to the Funeral but I will keep you in my prayers.