Walter Lee Devine

Walter Lee Devine, 73 of Rosedale Mississippi, departed this life January 3, 2025. Walter was
born July 24, 1951 in Gunnison, Mississippi to Willie and Hattie Mae (Johnson) Devine. He
married Gloria Devine, she survives.

Affectionally, known as “WLD” Walter loved to cut a rug (butterfly). He was a hardworking man
who loved to cook and eat. He truly loved his family.

In addition to his wife, Walter also leaves to cherish his loving memories: daughter Merle Sims
of Calumet City, IL; stepsons Ventaris and Davion King; stepdaughter, Davisha King of
Rosedale, MS; brother Willie (Elizabeth) Jackson of Cleveland, MS; C.A. (Brenda) Devine of
Matteson, IL, brother Jimmy Devine, sisters Ernestine Hawkins, Martha Jean Thompson all of
Peoria, IL, brother Willie (Main) Devine (Loretta Eppy) of Cincinnati, OH, Nathaniel (Shane)
Devine and Mae Devine both of Decatur, IL; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; a host
of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by both parents Willie and Hattie Mae (Johnson) Devine, son Lamont
Wells; brothers Tommie Lee Bovan, Curtis Davis, Joe Nathan Devine, James Devine, Willie
Devine; sisters Bobbie Jean Devine, and Janet Wilson, grandson Ben Sims, and nephew Tyrone
Hawkins, other family members James Earl Davis, Roberta Vail.

Psalms 121: 1-8
1  I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
    where does my help come from? 2  My help comes from the Lord,
    the Maker of heaven and earth. 3  He will not let your foot slip—
    he who watches over you will not slumber; 4  indeed, he who watches over Israel
    will neither slumber nor sleep. 5  The Lord watches over you—
    the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6  the sun will not harm you by day,
    nor the moon by night. 7  The Lord will keep you from all harm—
    he will watch over your life; 8  the Lord will watch over your coming and going
    both now and forevermore.