Franklin Leroy Devilbiss

Franklin "Herbie" "Pappy" Leroy Devilbiss, 96, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday February 8, 2024 at the Frederick Health Hospital. Born in Thurmont, MD, on December 11, 1927, to the late Herbert Wesley and Ethel Virginia (nee Carbaugh) Devilbiss. He was the beloved husband to the late Doris Lorraine Devilbiss.

Franklin served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a diesel engineer who maintained amphibious vehicles. Franklin would go on to work for the Ox Fibre Brush Company for 15 years. After that he would work for the Government as a federal police officer until his retirement. During his employment with the Government, he also worked in construction. Which would lead to Franklin working for his son, at Joseph Devilbiss Construction, during his retirement years.

Franklin was an active and lifelong member of the Lewistown United Methodist Church. He was on the board of trustees. He was also a long term member of the Lewistown Volunteer Fire Company.

He is survived by; his son Joseph Franklin Devilbiss, Sr. (Carol), his grandchildren; Joseph F. Devilbiss, Jr. (Billie Jo), Wendi Mills (Gene), Tanya Snodderly (Robert), Kayla Brannen (Tyler), Savannah Stull (Gage), and Megan Andrews (John), his siblings; Clara Moore, Shirley Curry, Gloria Mercer (Frank), son-in-law Mike Stull (Tara), and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. In addition to his parents and wife, he is predeceased by; his children, James L. Devilbiss, infant Robin Devilbiss, and Tammy Stull, his siblings; Margaret Reed, James E. Devilbiss, Hazel  Devilbiss, Edna Beall, and Mary Frances Van Cleef.

Family and friends can gather at the Lewistown United Methodist Church, 11032 Hessong Bridge Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788, on Monday February 12, 2024 from 9:30am until the start of the funeral service at 11am. Interment will follow at Mount Prospect Church Cemetery, Thurmont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Franklin's name to Lewistown United Methodist Church.