Nov 27, 2022

James Albert Devore, Jr., and Bonnetta Carol Williams Devore, longtime Washington County residents, have passed away in Commerce, Ga.

Jim was born in New Eagle on April 13, 1943, a son of the late James Sr. and Margaret Dot Devore, and passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022.

Bonnie was born in Lemont Furnace on March 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Elmer and Mildred Tillie Williams, and passed away Friday, July 22, 2022.

Jim graduated from Peters Township High School, attended California University of Pennsylvania and the University of Pittsburgh. Bonnie graduated from Monongahela High School and Connelley School of Nursing. They were young sweethearts who spent most of their 60 years together. They married December 13, 1963.

Jim retired from Conoco Coal Company, Research Division, in Library, at the age of 55. Bonnie retired as an LPN from Mon Valley Hospital in Monongahela.

They enjoyed traveling with friends and family, and spending time with their grandsons, never missing many sporting events or Christmas’ with them. In recent years they loved seeing their great-grandchild and having picnics, dinners and spending time with them. For over 30 years they spent time between their home in Monongahela and condo in Venice, Fla.

Both were members of Wright’s United Methodist Church in Venetia. Jim and Bonnie moved to Georgia in 2019 due to health issues. Jim always loved to tinker in his garage; he could tear anything apart and fix it. It wasn’t uncommon to see him outside with his bandana around his head. He loved to fish and boat. Bonnie enjoyed crocheting, doing crafts and ceramics.

Surviving are their daughter, Candis (Eddie) Wiercioch of Jefferson, Ga.; grandson, Zachary (Abigail) Kles; and great-grandchildren, Harper and Harrison Kles, also of Jefferson; and grandson, Joshua Kles of Columbia, Ky.

Also surviving are Jim’s brother, Parker (Joyce) Durham of Venetia; sister-in-law, Sally Durham of Maryland; brother-in-law, Bob (Nancy) Hufford of Monongahela; and many nieces and nephews.

They were preceded in death by Jim’s brother, Bob Durham August 23, 2020; Bonnie’s sisters, Elma Hufford October 2, 2006, and Judy Williams July 20, 2022; and niece, Tammy Bartholomew June 14, 2022.

Per their wishes, there was to be no services or visitation.

Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Ga., 706-367-5467.

Condolences at evansfuneralhomeinc.com.