BORN

1936

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

J. E. Hixson & Sons

3001 Ryan Street

Lake Charles, Louisiana

George DeVillier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2016.

George Thomas DeVillier, 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at a local hospital with his loving wife of 63 years by his side.

George was in the service station business for 47 years and was in business with his sons Keith and Craig until George's retirement in 2000. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, camping, and loved making dream catchers for his family and friends, and did lots of woodworking. Most of all, he loved being with his family and friends.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Novella DeVillier; sons, Keith DeVillier and wife Cindy of Lake Charles, Craig DeVillier and wife, Stephanie of Katy, TX; daughters, Jenny Powell and husband Don of New Iberia, LA, Kim Savant and husband Mark of Moss Bluff, LA.; brothers, Dowell DeVillier and wife Norma of Carencro, LA, Danny DeVillier and late wife Martha of Lake Charles; sisters, Kat Soileau and husband Jim of Ville Platte, LA; Dot Chapman and husband Charles of Ville Platte, LA.; along with 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, and twins on the way.

George is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Emma DeVillier; sister, Mavis LaFleur; brother, Silton DeVillier; along with many nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Lake Charles on Friday, December 2, 2016 at 11:00am. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 1, 2016 from 1:00pm until 8:00pm with a Rosary at 6:00pm and will resume on Friday from 9:00am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Consolata Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonfuneralhomes.com.

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December 5, 2016

Karl Gillard

My condolences and prayers to the DeVillier family - my dear friends. I regret that I was unable to attend the funeral due to medical issues. I feel honored to have known George and greatly enjoyed our talks and visits over the years. He and Mrs. DeVillier, as well as the other family members, always treated me as family and I will miss him. If any of you ever need, know that I am only a phone call away.

December 2, 2016

Anna Fontenot

Family is such a wonderful gift. I know George will be missed tremendously and forever in our hearts and minds.

December 1, 2016

Ray and Bonnie Guidry

Keith, Our condolences to all of you in the passing of your Dad.
We always enjoyed our visits down at the station. May George RIP.

December 1, 2016

Cornerstone Cowboy Church

Our sympathies and prayers are with the family. May God give you peace and comfort.

December 1, 2016

Sue Scott

My deepest condolences to the families. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God Bless and comfort you all.

November 30, 2016

Pam Hymel

So sorry for your families loss. Prayers for you all.

Wendell & Pam Hymel

November 30, 2016

We are so very sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers for your comfort and peace are with all of you. Debbie and Clark Graybill

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