Philip Ronald Devers Sr., Walker, LA

November 6, 1945 - October 29, 2020

Philip Ronald (Ronnie) Devers Sr. of Walker, LA, formerly of Collinwood, TN, was born November 6, 1945 in Waynesboro, TN, the son of the late Charles H. Devers and Aileen Weaver Long. He was united in marriage to Linda Marie Broussard on December 29, 1969 and she preceded him in death on June 6, 2010. Mr. Devers was a retired welding Inspector, a member of Pipefitter's Local #198 in Baton Rouge, LA. He was a member of the New Life Tabernacle in Satsuma, Louisiana. He departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2020at The Crossing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the age of 74 Years, 11 Months, 23 Days. Ronnie loved spending time with his family, had a passion for working on old cars. He worked until age 73 and looked forward to retirement. He is survived by his fiancee, Sheri Harrell of Walker, LA; a son, Philip R. Devers, Jr. of Bartlett, TN; a daughter, Angie Cutrer and husband, Dana L. Cutrer of McComb, MS; 5 Grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Glenda Horton and husband ,Nuke of Collinwood, TN and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, Mr. Devers was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Devers and a sister, Betty Jo Lawson. Services will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Shackelford Funeral Directors chahpel, Collinwood, Tennessee, with Rev. Keith D. Payne officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens, Collinwood, Tennessee with Shackelford Funeral Directors, Wayne County assisting the family. Visitation will be Monday, November 2, 2020 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Tuesday, November 3, 2020 from 10:00 am to service time at the funeral home.