R.O. Deavers Obituary (1947 - 2010)

R.O. Deavers, 62 Linville R.O. Deavers, 62, Linville, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2010 at the University of Virginia Hospital. Mr. Deavers was born on December 29, 1947 in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Roy O. (Pokey) and Frances (Tidy) Ritchie Deavers. He graduated from Broadway High School where he played football. He attended Shenandoah University and graduated from Shepherd College and played football for both colleges. He began working part-time for Casco Ice in 1968 and full time employment in 1972. He continued to work there and was currently the Ready Ice Plant Manager. He was a member of the Life Church of Broadway. On September 28, 1974, he married the former Linda Cooper who survives. Also surviving are a son Beau Deavers, Linville; a daughter, Sarah Forster, and husband Mike, Harrisonburg; two grandchildren Levi and Naomi Forster; two sisters, Geraldine (Gerry) Eaton and husband Forest; Nadine Dove and husband Courtney; and one brother, E. G. (Pokey) Deavers all of Harrisonburg. He was preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Lynn Deavers. Pastors Brian Gillispie and Greg Cooper will conduct a Celebration of Life Service, Sunday, October 24, 2010, at 3 p.m. at J. Frank Hillyard Middle School, Broadway, Virginia. Burial will be private. The casket will be closed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, P.O. Box 937, Verona, Va. 24482. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.