Adrain Walter “Beagle” “Buck Shot” Van Devender
Adrain Walter Van Devender, 71, of Bridge City, passed away on May 22, 2017, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont.
Born in Abbeville, Louisiana, on January 5, 1946, he was the son of Adrain Leon Van Devender and Willie Mae (Gagneaux) Van Devender. Adrain retired, after 34 years, from Inland Orange. He loved NASCAR, and enjoyed fishing in tournaments.
He was preceded in death by his father, Adrain Leon Van Devender.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judy Van Devender; his mother, Willie Mae Van Devender of Hemphill; his children, Michelle Van Devender of Beaumont, Adrain Michael Van Devender and his wife Karen of Orangefield, and Jeffery Lynn Van Devender of Bridge City; and his grandchildren, Jada Michelle Fountain, and Adrain Jace Van Devender.
Cremation is under the direction of Claybar Haven of Rest Crematory. A memorial service will be held at a later date.