Obituary of Gary Thomas Deuvall

Gary "Duke" Thomas Deuvall

Passed away Sunday, June 16th

At his bedside was his loving bride of 48 years, Susan. He was surrounded by his children, son Vincent Deuvall Lynn Hendrx, son in law Jimmy Hendrix all of his grandchildren, their spouses and great grandchildren.

Being a grandpa became his favorite thing ! 

He was an amazing man. who left a huge impact by all that knew him. 

Born January 24th 1954. He always said "It was a very good day," when asked his birth date. 

After his service in the USMC,  he followed his passion as a motorcycle mechanic with a very successful career. Spending 10 years at Harley Davidson Delaerships, 8 years working as an instructor for Harley Davidson's factory training course at Motorcycle Mechanics institute as well as Dealer training at Harley Davidson Motor Company, then opening up an aftermarket motorcycle shop, Gemini Cycle Supply where he, his wife and son ran with great success for 22 years. 

He was a straight shooter who gained his value in the motorcycle community as someone with not only years of experience but the integrity customers could rely on. 

Forced into retirement in 2022 from a motorcycle wreck, he returned to the Florida Panhandle where he always considered home.

He will be put at rest in interment at the Barrancas National Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Pensacola Florida.

Memorial service to be scheduled at a later date. 

Ride on Duke, Rev those pipes once in a while for us here missing you ! 

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