Obituary: Charles Devereaux, Aug. 9, 1926 ~ July 24, 2011

Charles Frank Devereaux, a lifelong resident of Meeker, died on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at the Walbridge Wing after a lengthy illness. He was 84.Charles was born at Lion’s Canyon near Meeker on Aug. 9, 1926, to James Homer and Angeline (Collins) Devereaux. He was raised and attended school in Meeker.Charles served in the U.S. Army, was a member of the Seabee’s and was a Golden Glove Boxer. He returned to Meeker where he…