ST. JOHN — Ron DeVore, 55, died March 13 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born Aug. 3, 1955, in St. John, the son of Ronnie W. and Patricia J. (Sayler) DeVore. He was a cowboy and lifelong resident of St. John, graduating from St. John High School in 1973.

Mr. DeVore was a member of the Eden Valley Church of the Brethren in rural St. John.

Survivors include his mother; a brother, Rus W. DeVore, St. John; a sister, Renae Doggett, St. John; four nieces, one nephew, two great-nephews and one great-niece. He was preceded in death by his father.

A celebration of life service is scheduled at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church, with the Rev. Tom Harrison and the Rev. Wade Russell presiding. Burial will be on the DeVore family farm following services. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be sent to the church in care of Minnis Chapel in St. John.