He retired from the Army National Guard at the age of 55 after 36 years of service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Eugene was a loving husband, father and papaw. His favorite passtime was spending time with his grandchildren and working in his yard. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one sister, Marnell Free.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda Hancock Devine of Monticello; one son, Matthew Devine and wife Andrea of Little Rock; one daughter, Amy Sikes and husband Mark of Little Rock; one granddaughter, Sophia Sikes; one grandson, Dean Devine; one brother, Laron "Buddy" Devine of Monticello; one sister, Brenda Adcock and husband Jim of Monticello; his mother-in-law, Shirley Hancock of Monticello; several nieces and great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 16, 2018, at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Oakland Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation 6:00-8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(25)
Ronald Pack
Crossett, AR Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Sorry to hear of your loss. Praying God sends comfort to his family.Kathy Hayden Curtis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Linda, sorry to hear about the passing of Eugene. I didn't hear about it until it was too late to attend his services. He was a great guy and I'm sorry that I missed the opportunity to pay my respects to him and to you guys as well. Matthew, I know that Bryson sends his condolences. He thought a lot of your dad.God be with you all as you get through this time of sorrow.
Bea Tucker
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, September 18, 2018 Linda and family,So sorry to hear about Mr. Eugene. I know your hearts are broken. May God give you the strength and encouragement you need as you continue your life without him.
Clifford r pearsonjr
beebe, AR Sunday, September 16, 2018 Just Now finding out about the passing of my old childhood buddy/relative Eugene and I don't have a chance to get there for his service. I'm so very Sorry for this Sad day for you'all as well as for me. Me and Eugene Sorta grew up together at 'Uncle Vans'.. And they were treasured times. He was an exceptional Guy and I always Enjoyed talking to him 'Specially after we had 'Grown up'.. With our Life's experiences. I'm So very Sorry Brenda,'Buddy' and 'Wife'. I'll Always remember him. Please accept my apology for not being there. RIP..Old Childhood..growin'up'...Bud and friend. Til we meet again...Perry Rawls
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 So Sorry for your lossBarbara Benton
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 Buddy, I just found out about your brother's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and his family in prayer.Sharon McIntyre
Titusville, FL Saturday, September 15, 2018 Dear Linda & Family,I was so sad this morning to learn of your loss. He was always so nice & polite. My thoughts & prayers are with all you at this very sad time.
hazel potts
MONTICELLO, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 Dear Linda and FamilyI was sorry to hear of Eugene passing the Lord looked down and saw it was time to call his Child home. Eugene was such a great guy will be so missed by all who knew him .kelvin sends his sympathy due to health problems i cannot attend any services. my prayers are with you
my deepest sympathy and prayers
Hazel and Family
Ilene and Jackie Rash
Longview, TX Saturday, September 15, 2018 Shirley and FamilySo sorry to hear of Eugene's passing.
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayer's.
Our deepest Sympathy.
C0l (RET) Mickey Stewart
Vilonia, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 My payers and thoughts are with you and I am so sorry for your loss. Albert was an outstanding Soldier and dedicated his life to the service of our great country. His focus of taking the best care of his Soldiers impacted greatly on his unit and those of us that he mentored.Joe Finley
Fordyce, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are with the Family during this time. Albert was a joy to serve with for many years and he was very efficient in the supply area.Karen Drennan Hanshaw
Magness, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 SFC Devine was one of my favorite guys that was always so professional and great military bearing. I sure hate hearing of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he Rest In Peace.Lelia Davis
Monticello, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 Linda and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Eugene was a very nice man, he will be missed . He was one of the nicest men I have known very respectful and thoughtful. I will miss my pew partner at church. May God be with you to comfort you.Renessa Sanders
Sherwood, AR Saturday, September 15, 2018 I can never forget the things we spoke about when he was with aviation. He was a contant encouragement to me during the most devastating times in my life.Sharon Hoppers Barnes
Naples, FL Friday, September 14, 2018 Albert was always a kind person and probably one of the nicest people you'd ever meet. I am sorry to hear of the family's loss. I had no idea my classmate was ill. He always dropped by my Facebook page to tell me happy birthday the past few years. Praying for comfort for the family, for I know how much he will be missed. God bless.Debbie Haralson
Monticello, AR Friday, September 14, 2018 My deepest condolences and love.Jim Burlingame
Round Rock, TX Friday, September 14, 2018 My prayers are with Linda and all of the family. Your loss is shared by all. We need more good men like Eugene.Ken Fresneda
Morrilton, AR Friday, September 14, 2018 I am very sorry for the families for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Albert for a number of years. Great man!MARILYN E MATTHEWS
North Little Rock, AR Friday, September 14, 2018 To the Devine Family. I served in the Arkansas Army National Guard with Albert and went to Monticello High School a year with him. Nicest guy you ever want to meet. My deepest sympathy to your family and may God keep you during this time.Kay McAnally
Lake Village, AR Friday, September 14, 2018 Linda and family. Was saddened to hear about Eugene. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort you and give you peace.Love in Christ,
Kay and Garland McAnally
Susan Smith
Little Rock, AR Friday, September 14, 2018 I am so sorry for your loss. Albert was a classmate of mine and he was a joy to know. Prayers for all of the family.Tiny Irons
Fort Worth, TX Friday, September 14, 2018 So sorry to hear about Albert’s death. Our thoughts and and prayers are with you all.Tiny & Russ Irons
Wm Gerald Cox
Renton, WA Friday, September 14, 2018 So sorry to hear of Mr Eugene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful man and will be missed!Kenny & Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Friday, September 14, 2018 Dear Linda, Amy, Matthew and family, You are in our prayers at this sad time! We are so sorry for your great loss. One of the best is with the Lord! We have sweet memories of Eugene!.Steve Hood
, TX Friday, September 14, 2018 He was a great man and will be missed