Willard David “Willie” Deavers, 87, of Morgantown, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in his home. He was born July 10, 1937, in Clairton, a son of the late Orville Deavers, Sr. and Carrie Crissman Deavers.
Willie served his country honorably with the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He worked as a truck driver with the Teamsters Local 639 in Washington, D.C.
In his spare time, he enjoyed crossword puzzles, watching Fox News and Westerns, and taking a drive to discover new places.
He is survived by a son, Alan Deavers; brothers, John Deavers and wife Joy, Orville Deavers, Jr. and wife Doris; sister, Bonnie Collins and husband Paul; grandchildren, Scott Gould and Shawntae Deavers; sister-in-law, Norma Deavers; along with five great- grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karin Deavers; brothers, James Deavers and wife Louise, Fred Deavers; sisters, Kay Baker and husband Jim, Bertha Cotherman, and Cora Crissman.
Family and friends are invited to gather at Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 11, and again from 10 until the time of a funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 12, with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating.
Following the service, Willie will be laid to rest beside his wife at Davis Cemetery.
Condolences at www.fredjenkinsfuneralhome.com.
