Dannie Mark Devol

Dannie Mark Devol passed peacefully in his home on February 14, 2021 at the age of 95. Born on February 2, 1926, in Carbon Hill, Ohio, Dannie was the tenth of twelve children born to John Roscoe Devol and Canny Belle Devol (Sweazy).

The son of a coal miner and homemaker, Dannie learned very young that hard work, generosity of spirit, and creative vision could lead a boy out of poverty to a successful and fulfilled life. A natural dynamic  leader with a keen sense of humor and gregarious nature made him a great friend, father, and husband.

Dannie was an entrepreneur at an early age, and started many successful financial endeavors. His first job before he graduated Carbon Hill high school in 1944 was sweeping the future air strip at Rickenbacker Airport in Grove City, Ohio for Holderman Construction Company. In 1954,  Dannie’s Trailer Sales came to be, and in 1959, Dannies Mobile Homes. Dannie was co-founder/investor with Franz Huntington and Dave Thomas of Wendy’s. Dannie founded and owned WLGN radio station, and was also a pioneer of the tourism industry in Hocking County. After retiring,  in 1999, Dannie and Jane started the Smith Chapel Food Pantry which has served Hocking County with food distribution for 19 years.

Dannie served in the Army during World War II in the Philippines from 1945-1946.He participated in the Honor Flight for WWII veterans in 2016.

Dannie married the love of his life Janie Myers in 1953. They enjoyed 67+ years of marital bliss.

Dannie is survived by his wife Clara Jane Devol (Myers); four daughters: Debbie Wallen (Joe) of Naples, Florida; Vicki Devol (Michael) of Logan; Cathy Postelwait (William) of Logan; Jane Ann Fuller (Doug), of Logan; and one son, Mark Devol (Sarah) of Westerville, Ohio. Dannie was a loving grandfather of  thirteen grandchildren: Seren (Jessica), Elia (Leslie), Susan (Mike), Debbie, Laura (David), Winki (Lance), Sarah (Tim), Emily, Dannie, Jesse, Molly (Louis), Finn, Karley, and countless foster grandchildren. Dannie leaves behind ten great-grandchildren (Andrew, Lily, Silas, Judah, Madachi, Soldier, Katie, Ellie, Wilder, Charlie Jane),  and many foster great and great-great grandchildren. Dannie was preceded in death by his parents, eleven siblings, and son-in-law, Dennis William Fuller.

Dannie was a man of his word. He loved bluegrass music and played golf into his nineties. He had apple orchards, raised goats with his children, he and his grandson made fudge and chocolate in his basement kitchen, and loved his wife’s pie and ice-cream. He loved helping his grand kids in any endeavor. Dannie will be sorely missed, but his legacy will live on.

Awarded membership to the Commodore Club of Ohio in 1970.

Commissioned as Kentucky Colonel in 1973;

Presidents Club of The Ohio State University in 1973:

Ohioan of the year for 2002, for his work with the Smith Chapel Food Pantry;

Barton A Holl Citizenship Award in 2008;

The Jefferson Award in 2011 for his work with the Smith Chapel Food Ministry.

Private funeral services will be observed on Friday February 19, 2021 at the Cardaras Funeral Home, 183 E. Second St., Logan with Rev Ricci Arthur and Brian Neville officiating.  Private interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Rockbridge.  Friends may visit Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Cardaras Funeral Home in Logan.

Donations in memory of Dannie Devol may be made to the Smith Chapel Food Pantry, 1333 E. Front St., Logan, Ohio 43138.

Please observe all COVID-19 guidelines by wearing a mask and social distancing while in attendance.

Please sign his online guestbook at www.cardaras.com