Phillip Joe Dever

Phillip Joe Dever, 65, of Norwich, passed away Thursday (March 6, 2014) at Mt. Carmel West, Columbus.

He was born on May 25, 1948 in Findlay, son of the late Frank and Lavon (Kraut) Dever.

Mr. Dever, along with his wife, Linda, owned and operated Devco Oil, Inc. of Cambridge. He is a hall of fame member of the Ohio Oil and Gas Association.

He enjoyed golfing and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes.

Mr. Dever was a US Navy veteran, having served from 1968 to 1970.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Patrick Dever.

He is survived by his wife of forty-five years, Linda Kay (Morrison) Dever; a son, Todd (Cassie) Dever; two granddaughters, Angel Dever and Cora Jo Dever; a grandson, Noah Dever; a sister, Kay (Roger) Frantz; and numerous extended family members and friends.

A private inurnment service will be held for the family at Northwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cambridge.

As an expression of sympathy, the family asks that donations in Phill's memory be made to one of the following organizations: 1) The Ohio Oil and Gas Education Foundation, P.O. Box 187, Granville OH 43023; or 2) The James Cancer Research Clinic, 300 W 10th Ave, Columbus OH 43210.