Kenneth Devers, Jr.

Obituaries

Thursday, 04 November 2021 05:50

Kenneth Donald Devers, Jr., 61 of Scottsboro passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021 with his family at his side. A memorial service was held on Friday, October 29, 2021 at First Baptist Church of Scottsboro.
After Donald graduated from UAB in 1982 with a degree in accounting, he worked in Birmingham until 1988 before joining another accounting firm where he worked until 2015. His first overseas assignment was on a small island in the Pacific Ocean called, Kwajalein. He once told a friend that he was going to work all the way around world at a job he could wear shorts and flip-flops to. He had many stories of his travels and work assignments. He worked on various projects inclusive of United States embassies and consulates in Yugoslavia, Tunisia, Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Chad, the Marshall Islands, Tel Aviv, Yemen, Qatar, USVI, Dubai, Suez and Egypt. Everywhere he worked, he left a legacy of sharing God’s love with kindness and gentle humor.
Donald had an adventurous side to him as his work took him to many different countries around the world where he experienced many different cultures and nationalities. Because of his travels, he developed a passion of tolerance and understanding. Donald loved to bring gifts to family when he returned home from assignments, and everyone looked forward to cards and letters from him, with every detail of what he was doing and sharing his stories. He never missed anyone’s birthday, and he was always one of the first ones to send Christmas cards. His love and gratitude for his friends and family were exemplified by his character and compassion.
He devoted his life to helping and mentoring others and always caring for his family. Donald was a caring and attentive person, and he loved his family dearly. He treated everyone with kindness and respect, and once you met Donald, you were friends for life. We will remember Donald for his loving and caring spirit. He was a man of strong faith and a generous person who touched many lives. His absence will leave a great void in our lives. He is an example of a life well-lived and is respected, loved and will be missed by all of us. We will continue to honor Donald’s legacy by remembering what a wonderful son, brother and friend he was to so many.
He is survived by his mother, Anne Devers; sister, Margaret Devers; uncle, Edward (Mary) Allison; several beloved cousins; a host of special friends; his First Baptist Church family where he served as a deacon. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Devers, Sr.
Donations in Donald’s memory may be sent to First Baptist Church Mission Funds, 215 South Andrews Street, Scottsboro, Ala 35768 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116-7023.