BJ served in the US Air Force stationed in Big Spring, Texas where he met the love his life June Barbara Corcoran, married her and celebrated 52 years together.
He worked at Baylor Hospital in Dallas and then at Baylor (Texas A&M) Dental College in Dallas and retired there. In retirement life he helped part-time as a crossing guard for Mesquite ISD.
He was predeceased by his dear wife June DeVoy, his parents P. Bernard and Evelyn DeVoy, brothers Richard DeVoy, Arthur DeVoy, Gerald DeVoy, Harry DeVoy and Thomas DeVoy.
He‘s survived in life by his sisters Mary Anne Dorris, Thelma Haley, Patricia Vernier and Evelyn Foster, brother Robert DeVoy, son Benny Matlock and wife Candy, son Stephen DeVoy, daughter Rachel Stone, son JJ DeVoy and wife Kelly, grandsons Chris Matlock and wife Jenn, Chad Matlock and wife Kenessa, Brandon Stone, Zachary Stone, Dylan (DJ) DeVoy, Kenny Culp and wife LeaAnn, grand daughters Summer DeVoy, Jeannie Vasquez, great grandsons Ayden and Tristan Stone, Kyle Matlock, great grand daughters Katlyn, Madalyn and Sadie Matlock, Ruth and Kayla Vasquez, great great grandchildren Drake and Kenzleigh Culp, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many close friends.
He had many passions; for sports, coaching, watching professional sports teams, for the railroad and he collected model trains. He loved coaching his kids and their friends in softball and baseball. He loved to watch and support his grandchildren playing sports; football and soccer.
He often would be seen driving around the neighborhood on his tractor pulling a trailer where his grand children could ride along with him and he would also pick them up from school on the tractor. He enjoyed spending time with his work buddies at a monthly luncheon and often had breakfast with his Whataburger buddies.
Please share your love and memories to help us celebrate his wonderful life.
A memorial service for Bernard will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Anderson-Clayton-Gonzalez Funeral Home Chapel, 1111 Military Parkway , Mesquite, Texas 75149
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.andersonclaytongonzalez.com for the Devoy family.
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