George “J.T.’ DeVaney, age 95, of Rockwood, passed away April 23, 2020.  He was born May 9, 1924 in Rockwood. Mr. DeVaney was a member of First Baptist Church in Rockwood where he served as a lifetime deacon and also taught Sunday School for many years. He was also a retired carpenter with Tennessee Valley Authority and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents: Elmer Lum DeVaney and Helen Dora Wallace DeVaney; son: Doug DeVaney; granddaughter: Aaron DeVaney; sisters: Thelma Hughes and Betty Ann Thomas; and brothers: Eugene DeVaney, Robert DeVaney, Billy DeVaney, and Mack DeVaney. Survivors include his wife of 71 years: Lena DeVaney of Rockwood; daughter: Yvonne Thomas (Paul) of Powell; sons: Tom DeVaney of Rockwood and David DeVaney of Rockwood; grandchildren: Derrick Seiber (Dana) of Kingston, Daniel DeVaney (Jacquie) of Astoria, Oregon, and Misty Hensley of Willis, Texas; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren who were so dearly loved; sister: Louise Crabtree (Robert) of Rockwood; brothers: Ray DeVaney (Phyllis) of Rockwood, Don DeVaney (Gail) of Kingston, and Howard DeVaney of Rockwood; and many other relatives and friends. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, out of concern for public health, and in accordance with government guidelines, private graveside services and interment will be held in the Roane Memorial Gardens in Rockwood. A public memorial service will be announced and held at later date.