John Martin Devenney

John Martin Devenney, 66, of Dawsonville, GA died at his home on June 8, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Marshall, Michigan, he was the son of the late Martin and Dorothy Devenney.

John graduated from Marshall High School in 1966. John married Linda Peace on February 8th, 1969 in Albion, Michigan. John served in the US Air Force for 4 years and worked for State Farm Insurance for the last 15 years.

He loved spending time with his entire family. He was a life-long NASCAR fan. In his spare time he enjoyed camping and trips to the ocean with his wife. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Devenney of Dawsonville, GA; son, Shawn Devenney and his wife Stacy of Cumming, GA, daughter, Heather Smith and her husband Charles of Lawrenceville, GA; brothers Dick Devenney of Florida and Randy Devenney of Texas; sisters, Sueanne Schrock of Texas, Marsha Everingham of Michigan and Tina Devenney of Michigan; and much loved grandchildren, Taylor Devenney, Hunter Devenney-Shultz and Baylee Smith.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, June 12, 2014 in the chapel of McDonald & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Georgia National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, June 11th from 5:00 -7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please send donations in memory of John Devenney to Emory ALS Center, Director of Development, 1440 Clifton Road Northeast Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30322.

Condolences may be expressed on-line at www.mcdonaldandson.com

Arrangements by McDonald & Son Funeral Home & Crematory, 150 Sawnee Dr., Cumming, GA 30040 770.886.9899