- February 3, 2025
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Robert Duane DeVore, 74, of Palm Coast, died at home with his family on Wednesday, June 26, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Bob was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, and was one of five children born to Lige and Margaret DeVore of Ceresco, Michigan. He was a graduate of Harper Creek High School, class of 1963, where he held the office of class president and was a member of the basketball and track and field team. After graduation, he began an electrical apprenticeship and became a member of the local IBEW 445 of Battle Creek.
He married the love of his life, Sandra Eutsey, on Nov. 21, 1964, had four children and relocated to Palm Coast in 1978.
Bob started his development career in Palm Coast working for ITT Community Development Corp. He served as the vice president and director of development services for ITT CDC. Bob also served as the president of Palm Coast Construction Co. and was pivotal in the growth of the Palm Coast community.
He retired as the president of Lowe Destination Development Southeast in 2013.
Bob was a visionary when it came to the development of Flagler County. He was a licensed builder, past-president, founder and lifetime director of the Palm Coast Home Builders Association. He was very active in the community as president and member of the Sunrise
Rotary, member of the Board of Directors at Florida Hospital Flagler, member of the Palm Coast Elks, member of Enterprise Flagler and director of the Chamber of Commerce. Bob was a founding member, and on the Board of Directors for Intracoastal Bank.
He supported the youth of Flagler County by coaching several baseball and basketball teams. Nothing made Coach DeVore more proud then seeing his former players doing great things in our community. Bob was a family man who enjoyed golf, fishing, hunting and the Gators.
He is survived by his loving wife, his son, Robert Jr. (Kelly) and daughters, Bethany Berg (Robert), Melissa Brown (Stephen) and Heidi Alves (Laurent). Bob’s grandchildren were his pride and joy: Robert III (Alison), Mike, Meghan, Gavin, Maggie and Kyle. Bob was looking forward to his first great grandchild, Robert IV (due Sept. 2019). Bob is also survived by two older brothers, Howard and William, and preceded in death by both parents, brother Jerry, and sister Delynn.
The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on July 10, and a memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on July 11 at Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home, 511 Old Kings Road. Arrangements under the care of Craig-Flagler Palms Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to AdventHealth Hospice Palm Coast. Condolences may be sent to www.craigflaglerpalms.com
