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Paul Randal “Randy” DeVault, 69, of Crossroads, TX, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at his home. Randy was born November 15, 1951 in El Dorado, AR to Harry Clem Gillespie and Alma Jean Pratt. Randy married Sandra Jo Julian on November 30, 1982 in Lewisville, TX. Randy was a graduate of Channelview High School in Channelview, TX. He has lived in the Little Elm and Crossroads area since 1985. Randy was employed 25 years at Lone Star Gas and was the Supervisor in McKinney, TX. He volunteered his help and abilities to many places. Randy was the Fire Chief for both the Lewisville Volunteer Fire Department, and the Little Elm Volunteer Fire Department. He was big supporter of Toys for Tots, and Hometown Heroes as well. If you knew Randy, you would know that he had a heart for giving and for serving others. He gave of himself to help others in need. Randy loved ranching and also owned a ranch named Shadow River Ranch in Aubrey, TX. He was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He will be missed greatly and remembered by many. Randy is survived by his wife, Sandy of Crossroads, TX; son, Randal DeVault of Dallas, TX; daughters, Margaret Corn and fiance Dustin Scoggins of Caddo Mills, TX, and Kathy Hamilton and fiance Derek Mayfield of Little Elm, TX; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Buster Gillespie and wife Bam of Ponder, TX; sisters, Sherry Adams and husband Paul of Aubrey, TX, and Shelly Green of Forney, TX; and multiple nieces and nephews Randy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Gene, and Beatrice Pratt; parents, Harry and Alma; daughter, Billie Jo Rainey; and sister, Jackie Stanley. Visitation will be held 6:00PM-7:00PM, Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Slay Memorial Chapel in Aubrey, TX. A funeral service will follow at 7:00PM, with Buster Gillespie officiating. Interment will be on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 11:00AM at Olive Branch Methodist Church Cemetery in Junction City, AR. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers you may donate in Randy’s honor to Toy for Tots at https://aubrey-tx.toysfortots.org/, or you can bring a toy for children, between the ages of birth-17 years, to the services. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Paul Randal (Randy) DeVault

November 15, 1951 - December 2, 2020