Joshua Ira DeVeaux Sr.

Joshua Ira DeVeaux Sr was born to Ophelia and Edisto DeVeaux on August 30, 1933. He grew up in the household with his eight siblings. He attended public school in South Carolina and was a member of Saint Phillips AME Church. He later moved to Stamford Connecticut where he met and married Lillie Mae McBride. Together they raised five children, Diane, Brenda, Joshua Jr and Jeanne, also one niece Cynthia McBride. He was a hard worker and kept their children active in church. As a hard-working family man, he was employed at Peabody Engineer, Laminated Shum and Transact as a welder as well as at the Stamford school system where they all loved him. Joshua always emphasized prayer & trust in the Lord. As a member of Bethel AME church in Stamford, CT he served on the Trustee board, was an Usher, was a member of the men’s choir, and was head Steward and Agape ministry. Joshua was a dedicated servant of the lord in his church, not only was he a member of different ministries he also helped with transporting the youth to church conferences. He visited the sick at hospitals daily to pray with them or just to give a word of encouragement. He also visited the sick and shut in their homes to pray and to serve communion. After the passing of his wife Joshua moved to Hanover, Virginia and later to Highland Springs, Virginia. He could often be seen working in his garden planting vegetables and flowers. He also had a love for working on cars. While living in Hanover County he was a faithful member of Hanover Friends Evangelical Church. At 90 years young Joshua stated, “All he wants to do is live his life showing the love of Jesus”. He remained faithful to Christ, attending Victory Fellowship Church in Richmond, VA where he was truly loved and looked at as the father of the church. He could always be heard around his home singing spiritual hymns and reciting bible verses. Mighty man of God – Joshua Ira DeVeaux Sr. Joshua was preceded in death by his wife Lillie DeVeaux; Mother; Ophelia DeVeaux; Father; Edisto DeVeaux; seven brothers Robert, Calvin, Shelley, Alton, Willie, Enoch and Herman. Joshua leaves to cherish his memory three daughters Diane DeVeaux, Richmond, VA, Brenda Cardoza (Carlos) Richmond, VA, Jeanne DeVeaux, Stamford, CT and son Joshua DeVeaux Jr., Port Saint Lucie, FL; niece Cynthia McBride, Stamford, CT; nine grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; three great-great children; sister Bernice DeVeaux Newkirk, Queens, NY and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday December 7, 2024 from 10:00AM – 11:00AM followed by a service of celebration at 11:00AM at Bethel AME Church, 150 Fairfield Ave., Stamford, CT. Interment will follow at Woodland Cemetery.

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Joshua Ira DeVeaux Sr.

August 30, 1933 - November 22, 2024