John Wesley Devane, Sr., 78, Sebastian

John Wesley Devane, Sr., 78, of Sebastian, passed away on Feb. 11, 2015, in Vero Beach.

He is survived by his wife Karen Galligan DeVane of Sebastian; son John DeVane, Jr., and two daughters Joyce DeVane Mallory and Roxanne DeVane Mackey of Micco; brother Jerry DeVane of White City, Fla.; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Devane was born in West Palm Beach on Jan. 25, 1937, a third generation native of Florida. He was the youngest son of Emery and Fern Osborn DeVane. He graduated from Vero Beach High School in 1955.

He was a life-long commercial fisherman and a long standing member of Organized Fisherman of Florida. He enjoyed being a member of the Sons of the Confederate Veterans, Fraternal Organizations of the Orioles and Eagles.

A memorial service will be held at Fisherman Landing in Sebastian on Feb. 22, 2015, at 1 p.m.

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