James R. Devary, 70, of Winchester, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, at St. Joseph Hospital, Lexington. 

He was retired from Rockwell International. 

He was the son of the late James and Eva Devary. He is survived by his wife, Nena Devary; one daughter, Ramona Hampton; three step-daughters, Leverna (Daniel) Williams, Nancy (Bob) Gibson and Angela Henderson; two sons, James B. Devary and Zachary T. Abner; and nine grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Danny Devary and John Devary. 

A celebration of life was held Dec. 2, 2017.