Conrad Wayne Devers

Conrad Wayne Devers was born November 9th 1945 in Winchester, VA to Robert Arthur Devers and Lillian Royston Devers. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Carol Biggers Devers and 4 children: Joshua Price (Chaundra), Nicki Ulrich (Raymond), Clayton Price (Rebecca), and Ashley Welti (Nicholas). He is also survived by twelve grandchildren: Saer, Ozzy, Michylle, Lisa (Jayson), Emma (Bailey), Ruby, Cyrus, Rose, Freya, Lily, Corry and Grayson as well as five great grandchildren: Grayson, Colton, Madison, Braylon and Lainey. He leaves behind his brother Robert (Joan), sister Linda, sister-in-law Barbara and was preceded in death by his brother Alan Devers. He gained four additional brothers by marriage: Paul Biggers (Sue), Ron Biggers (Valerie), the late Robert Biggers (Sandi) and Jim Biggers (Lou). He also leaves behind many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Conrad was raised in Clarke County and attended Clarke County High School where he was the Senior Class President, a star football player, captain of the team and an inductee into the Clarke County High School Hall of Fame. He proudly served our country as a military policeman in the Army during the Vietnam War and spent time in Germany, Vietnam and Fort Myers, VA. Conrad retired from Safeway after 35 years and entered a second career with the Department of Agriculture in Virginia, retiring in 2011 for good. He and Carol spent most of their years together in Haymarket, VA, moving to Castle Rock, CO for three years to spend time with their son and family. Exploring new places with Carol in his travel trailer was one of his many passions. He was always up for a road trip and camping and spent many wonderful evenings around a campfire with friends and family sharing a childhood memory, a funny story or a piece of advice. His family was his pride and joy and he was always ready to babysit, build something they needed, send a quick text of encouragement - basically to do anything anyone needed. His youngest grandchildren were enchanted by his tractor wagon rides in the woods behind their home on the mountain. He loved to blast his music, and was especially fond of Janis Joplin. His amazingly tender barbeque ribs were requested at family gatherings. He appreciated good bourbon and beach vacations. He liked woodworking and fixing things, and tolerated small home improvement projects. An avid photographer, he continued to learn new technology and shared his beautiful pictures with his loved ones to enjoy. In addition to photographs of his family, he took stunning photos of wildlife in his backyard. Birds greeted him on the back deck every day. Conrad was deep rooted in his faith and shared it freely. He loved reading the Bible and attending or leading Bible Studies. He and Carol spent years working in the children’s ministry and with the teens at their church taking many trips around the nation with the kids he loved. He also served as an elder, which he felt was a wonderful privilege. Conrad was honored to perform the wedding ceremonies of his son, Josh, in 2017 and his granddaughter, Emma, in 2020, sharing his love and commitment to marriage and the Lord. Expressions of sympathy should take the form of a donation to a non-profit organization that Conrad supported: the Willing Warrior Retreat Home in Haymarket, VA. Please designate the gift as a “Memorial Gift in honor of Conrad Devers.” www.WillingWarriors.org

Conrad Wayne Devers

November 9, 1945 - January 31, 2023