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.