Funeral service for Devone Killingsworth, 77 of Winnsboro will be held at 10 AM Tuesday July 20, 2021, in Lone Cedar Baptist Church in Winnsboro with Rev. Scott Fletcher and Rev. Johnny Magnuson officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 5-8 PM at Dennard First National Funeral Home in Winnsboro.

He was born to the union of Jesse Lee and Nellie Parker Killingsworth on May 1, 1944, in Winnsboro and moved to his heavenly home Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his residence in Winnsboro, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Killingsworth was a member of Lone Cedar Baptist Church and retired from Columbia Gulf as a corrosion technician, he then worked as a pipeline inspector for the next 12 years, having worked there for 29 years. His grandchildren were "the love of his life".

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Margie Killingsworth; daughter Kai Killingsworth; brothers Jerry "Jerry K." Killingsworth and Donald "Bub" Killingsworth; and in-laws DanL "Pete" and C.O. Bennett.

Mr. Killingsworth leaves behind to cherish his memories: daughter Danna Killingsworth Hodges (Kenny) and their children Annie, Lucy and Andrew Hodges of Baton Rouge; son Ryan Killingsworth (Sarah) and their children Jesse and Anna Killingsworth of Winnsboro; brother Gary Killingsworth (Allison) of Winnsboro; sisters-in-law Linda and Helen Killingsworth both of Winnsboro; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

Pallbearers are Al Bryan, David Deblieux, Adam Faulk, Jason Ferrington, Cary Hickingbottom, Daryl Killingsworth, Jay Killingsworth and Scott Neilson.

Honorary pallbearers are Kent Bennett, Scott Davis, Boo Faulk, Nick Kaufman, Perry Parker, Chet Traylor and Dan "Freckles" Winters.

The family would like to express their deep appreciation to an incredibly special friend Mrs. Annie Hilliard, Lone Cedar Baptist Church for all the many things that its members have done throughout the years to minister to this family and to Dr. Tom Colvin for his diligent care.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to St. Judes Children Research Hospital, Lone Cedar Baptist Church or to Souled Out Ministries.

Online condolence may be made by visiting www.dennardfirstnational.com .

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Lone Cedar Baptist Church