Jimmie T. Devales
January 10, 1960 – August 11, 2019
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 16, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 507 S. Westnedge Ave., Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Rev. Fr. Mark Sietsema will preside. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery in Kalamazoo. Visitation will take place at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home on Thursday, August 15, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Memorial contributions in Jimmie’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
Obituary
Age 59, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 11, 2019. Jimmie was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on January 10, 1960, the son of the late George and Helen (Stamatelos) Davilis. He attended Galesburg Augusta Schools and operated his family restaurant, Midway Café, alongside his father for many years. Jimmie was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was also a family man that loved spending time with his children. Jimmie is survived by his children, Stephanie (Jeff) Short, Kelly (Joe Proctor) Burton, Alaina Devales and George (Megan Losos) Devales; nine grandchildren; brother, Gus Develes; nephew, Terrance Develes and niece, Alyssa Munger. He was preceded in death by his brother, Spero Devales.
RIP my dear friend. Love Miss Emy
Rest in peace Cheech. You will be missed.
Another friend gone but not forgotten. ?Prayers for the family.
You will be greatly missed! You were always such a sweet guy! You can find John, in heaven & have a drink with him. He’ll be there to welcome you to Heaven. RIP sweet Cheech. Prayers to the kids, Gus & the grand-kids.
Rest in peace my friend. We will forever miss your infectious smile. ?????
Deepest condolences to the Devillis family. Sorry to lose another cornerstone of the Galesburg community family. Rest easy Cheech, you will be remembered.??
I’m so sorry for ur loss… He was a good man n from my eyes a good dad… RIP Cheech…
I met Mr. Devalis only once, but but his kindness concern, and love for his daughter came through. When I asked him what he thought of Alaina’s going to school the look on his face said it all. He wanted only the best for all of his children.
So sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was good peeps. He was kind and had good intentions for all. He and his family were/are class acts. Rock on Cheech. R.I.P.
I knew Cheech from high school…he was always good to me and we had a lot good times I am sure he will be missed…the good memories bring sadness of what was….
To Alaina Devales and George (Megan Losos) Devales may you find strength in reading memories from family and friends at this time of your fathers passing. Cheech is with God now and his pain is over, may he rest in peace with his family in heaven. The Coville family sends its deepest sympathy and condolences to the family of Jimmy Devales.