Devon Montell Todd
October 4, 1966 - December 22, 2022
Devon Montell Todd, lovingly known as “Big Head”, age 56, of Middletown, DE, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 22, 2022.
Born in Wilmington, DE on October 4, 1966, he was a son of Betty (Blackston) Todd and the late Norman H. Todd, Sr. Devon attended Broadmeadow Elementary School, Louis L. Redding Middle School and graduated from Middletown High School in 1985.
On June 28, 1991, Devon and Ardie were joined in Holy Matrimony in Elkton, MD. For 31 blissful years, they enjoyed traveling, playing spades, and hosting family gatherings.
For 33 faithful years, Devon had the pleasure of working for W.L. Gore & Associates in Newark, DE. His sociable personality proved to be perfect with him working in guest services at the Barksdale Conference Center. He easily formed an abundance of friendships that lasted a lifetime. With much hesitation, after undergoing two brain surgeries he reluctantly retired August 1, 2022.
Spending time with family was a priority! Devon loved to tantalize and harass his nieces and nephews. Having fun with friends during lunch dates and happy hours at various restaurants brought him happiness. Oh yes! Let’s not forget he was a fan of those E – A – G – L – E – S!!!
Devon is preceded in death by his father, Norman H. Todd, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Ardie Lou Frances (Walker) Todd; mother, Betty A. Todd; 3 sisters, Charmaine Coates, Norma Todd (Jay), Carmen Frazier (Charles); 2 brothers, Unitas Todd, Sr. (Ruth), Norman Todd, Jr. (Kim); and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 am until 11 am on Friday, December 30, 2022, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 275 E. Main Street, Middletown, DE, where a funeral service will begin at 11 am. Interment will follow in Gracelawn Memorial Park, 2220 N. Dupont Highway, New Castle, DE.
Any family or friends who are unable to attend the service for Devon may live stream the service by clicking here.
Due to the amount of attendees, the funeral service will be delayed for video streaming at least one hour.
Dee Mayle
Devon..you are a truly a great person…you will be missed by many..and i mean many..RIP my friend….Dee
Carol Dixon
To the Todd family sorry for your loss and you’re in my thoughts and prayers may God comfort and he will always be in your hearts. Cathy Bowman is my mom who when to school with him.
Cheryl Green
Sending my condolences to the family, which is my family. This one right here got to me, I really loved seeing Devon, when I worked at W. L. Gore, he always had a smile. Even when I saw Norman and Unitas, it’s was always laughter. Devon, even tho I didn’t see you much after I left Gores’s, I will miss you, and never will forget you💔
Andre Saunders
My deepest condolences 😢 🙏 he will truly be miss.
Doris Jeffers
Prayers to the family
Stephanie Wright
Prayers and condolences to the Todd family.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
TaQuina
I’m certainly going to miss our “cut up” sessions together Unc!! Love you lots❤️❤️
Paula Truskolawski
I had the pleasure of working with Devon for many years at Gore. He was such a joy to talk with and be around. I will miss him so much. Love and prayers to Ardie and the rest of Devon’s family.
Harvey Harvey
Praying for the family. God bless you all.
Celeste Howard
You will be missed, love you. I was not always there in the body but all my family will always be in my prayers. And we know that God is always in control. As we walk with him he will not leave us nor forsake us.
Nigea Jackson
R.I.P uncle Devon
I love you and will miss you 😘
Carla Henry
Praying 🙏🙏🙏 for the family Devon RIH
Corvette Adams
Prayers to Mrs. Ardie Todd and family as you go thru this sad time. Sending my condolences.
Jeff & Faith Lively
RIP DEVON..Prayers to our family 💕🙏💕🙏
Ed and Nancy Emerson
Devon will be missed by many, I (Nancy) had the pleasure of knowing him from W. L. Gore and Associates, he was always helpful, kind, and always had smile and a kind word for you. Rest In Peace Devon. To the family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
Monica
I’m at a loss of words but to the family I’m so so sorry for ur loss I give my condolences
Suds
So sorry for your loss! Sending prayers and condolences to the family! Heavenly Father please wrap your arms around this family in this difficult time.
Ervin Brower
The world to be a much smaller place without you being in it. Your laughter and your playfulness heart I will always remember about you always smiling and pushing on even when times we’re very trying. I’m going to miss you guy.
Susie D. Bleen
Prayers and Condolences to the Todd family 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Jim Reynolds
My condolences to the Todd family. I will miss all the times we had joking with each other.
Dee Duker
Devon I will miss your smile n jokes when you enter the church on Sunday. While I ushered at the door I could be sure your smile would bring joy to everyone. You n Aunt Ardie were a jewel to treasure. We The Ringgold Chapel Family are sure going to miss those smiles n jokes. We Loved you but God loved you best. Sleep on Devon take your rest. Another Angel going up to Glory. Usher Dee n Your Ringgold Chapel Family
Jamese Butler
I’m certainly going to miss you teasing me and cutting up whenever I saw you. My thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽 go out to Aunt Ardie and the family.
Hope Huggins
Hello Family Sorry for your loss
Marcia D Miller
I am going to miss you my love
Greg & Phyllis Birch
Rest in peace my friend
Sharon Ennis
To the family; Prayers for condolences,and strength for the family.God has prepared a place for Devon in the Heaven’s above.We can rejoice in knowing that he will join other family that has preceeded him and waiting for him to enter the Kingdom.Rest In Paradise Devon.
Blackson Bernadette
My condolences to the family may god fine peace and comfort at thIs time of your loss RIP Devon
Sonja Brown
Sending my sincere condolences to the Todd Family. Praying for strength and comfort during this difficult time.🙏🏽
Anthony Johnson
Prayers and condolences to the Todd family🙏
Karen Rutkoske & Felix Rutkoske
Ardie we are so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
Angela Phinney
Praying Ardie, Norman, Unitas, and the entire family find comfort knowing they will see Devon again. He was one of the best people I ever worked with and he was a great friend also. I will miss his smiling face and his laughter 🙏🙏
Dr. Darren D Blackston
My condolences to Ardie, and the entire Todd family. Devon will be truly missed, and remembered.
Sue Thomas
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers to the Todd family, especially Ardie.
Jennifer Faulk
My deepest condolences to the Todd family.
Laura Bowers
I will miss Devon & his always pleasant personality so much. We were such good friends for many years. My prayers go out to his family. 🙏🙏
Pandora Goldsboro Caulk
R I P Devon. My condolences Goes out to the family. We all grew up together in Middletown. You are part of the Middletown family . I know you will be deeply missed.
Ursala Garnett
My condolences go out to the Todd family. I pray that God continue to wrap His loving arms around you during this difficult time. Devon was always a pleasant person to be around and use you to make you laugh with his great sense of humor. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael Walker
Sending prayers and comfort from The Walker Family. May the Lord comfort you all through this trying time. If u need anything. My Father Alvin is just a phone call away. We love you Cuzin Ardie. Rip Devon☝️🙏🙏🙏
Kenny Lockerman
To the Todd Family
So sorry for your loss. You’re in our thoughts and prayers. My God comfort your hearts.
Judy Pernol
Sending my deepest sympathy to the Todd Family
Elizabeth Sadler
Family I was so sorry to hear of Devon’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy goes to his wife Ardie, mom Betty and the entire family. Every time I was in Devons presence he was wearing that same beautiful smile on his face. Love you. Praying that God give you all the peace that surpasses all understanding, this is my prayer, in Jesus Name, Amen 🙏🏼 ❤️
Sandra German
May Father God comfort and give you strength at this differcult time. In Jesus’ name, Amen 🙏 Much love
Germans and Harvey Family
Darryl and Wanda Wilson
Praying God will comfort you all during this most difficult time. We love you. Memories will always last a lifetime. We pray God will comfort you and give you peace.
Wayne Young
RIP my Friend my Brother! Very sorry for your loss Ardie & Todd Family.
donna duker
RIP Devon fly high will be missed for the Todd family sorry for your loss God Bless this family
Cindy Watson
Sending prayers and condolences to the family 🕊
Cousin Edna
I pray that God will grant you the strength you need to get through this difficult time. May He give you comfort and peace in your time of bereavement.
I pray that God wrap His arms around you and give you peace.
Linda Rothbart
My deepest condolences. Devon was a wonderful fun loving man. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years at Gore. His infectious personality will be missed for sure.
William Donohew
I had the pleasure of going through school with Devon, he always had a smile. Rest easy old friend as I know you are Watching over us.
Robert Shorts
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of Devon. My prayers are with you and may God bless.
Brian “Biskuit” Briscoe
A Pleasure.. Just An Ultimate Laid Back.. Funny Brother.. No Doubt Will Be Missed.. Definite Prayers For a Great Family!!
Claudia
My condolences to the entire Todd family. Ardie, my dear friend, I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Treasure your loving memories. Devon will be truly missed, and remembered.
Karen White
To my dear family. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you, providing you with whatever you stand in need of from day to day. Much love to you Ardie, Aunt Betty and my cousins.
Cousin Karen
Dawn and Scott Vajer
We are so very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers ❤️
Jesse L Rodgers (Petey)
You’ll be missed by your Middletown Family…Rest in Peace!!
Kevin D.Sulton
Sending Heartfelt Condolences & Prayers to the Todd Family.
Joann Bordley White
Devon, lf l had one last thing to say to you it would be Thank You! You were a gentle giant. Your fathers legacy lived on in you. Every time l saw you it was like magic in my heart. I will never forget the times we spent together laughing and talking about life in general. You will be missed favorite.
Tom Davidson
Devon, you will truly be missed. Over the years when we would run into each other at those happy hours mentioned, your laugh and chuckles would bring me back to those days of growing up playing MOT Little League together (Wheels) just laughing and having fun. My condolences to the entire Todd family. You are loved and missed!
Justine Cale-Clyde
So sorry to hear about Devon. Praying peace and comfort for the family that we became very close to growing up in “Hamtown”. May God bless and keep you all during this difficult time and may Devon’s memories stay with you and make you smile when you think of him.
Hester Wise
Condolences to the Family, praying for strength and peace 🙏🏾 Devin was a blessing to all who knew him. Always had a big smile on his face..💔 Rest In Jesus Hands friend 🙏🏾 ❤️
Joan
Such a beautiful human; thank you for the smiles and kindness you shared everyday; watch over us ; To the family… may your memories be a comfort during this difficult time ; peace be with you all.
Marlene Haman
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to the Todd Family. May your happy memories of Devon bring comfort and peace. Keep the faith and may God continue to bestow blessings to you all!
The Haman Family
Kristen Zilempe-Mills
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the Todd family. I hope you can find some peace and comfort in the wonderful memories you’ve had with him that will live on. It’s never easy losing such an amazing soul that has brought everyone so much happiness. He was such a bright ray of sunshine and his smile lit up any room. To know Devon was to love him. It was such a privilege and honor to call him one of my closest friends. There are many people that we meet in our lives,
but only a very few will make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts. It is these rare people that we will think of often and who will always remain important to us, even long after they are gone.
John Pizzadili
My sincere condolences to Ardie and the family. Devon always had an upbeat smiling way about him whenever I had occasion to interact with him. Rest easy, Devon.
Jason & Joanna Donovan
We are so sorry to hear about Devon’s passing. We will miss running into him all the time and most recently at Bob Evans. He always had a smile and it was contagious.
Renee Perrin
Devon was truly one of a kind. Such a bright personality and always a smile on his face. You will be missed by many. Praying for your family
Reggie Suggs
I am truly sorry for your loss. My sincerest prayers and love goes out to the entire Todd family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️.
Leetress M. Burris
Dear Mrs. Todd,
I was sorry to hear about loss of your loved one. Your husband lived a beautiful life. What a wonderful man, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Although he will be greatly missed you have your precious memories. May God continue to give you peace and know that I’m praying for you and your family.
Lovingly Submitted,
Leetress
Alma
Devon, Always a smile and a great word that would make you laugh rather it was over Sheaffers listening to the band it was always great seeing you.My sincerest condolences to Ardie and our entire family.
Steve Taylor
I will deeply miss my friend and coworker Devon. RIP dear friend. I’ll think of you every Eagles game!
Linsey's Catering
Our prayers are with you and the family.
Sherry Watson
R.I.P my friend you will be missed sending prayers to the family 🙏🏾
Tracy Henry Watson
I had the pleasure of meeting Devon through his friend Terence Henry. The laughs and good times we all had. My condolences to the family and he will truly be missed.
LaToya Meadows
Love & Prayers to you and the family 🙏🏽😘
Lesia Henry
To Mrs. Ardie and the rest of the Todd family ,I give my condolences to all and praying for the entire family. Devon was my classmate, a friend , and was just a great guy he would always have a joke and always had that bright smile. R.I.P Devon
Sherry and Chris Watson
We were Sad to here the passing of Devon, but we will always remember that big smile and laughter he would bring, last seeing him at Ringgold Church, and the Banquet, he never let his health stop him from still being that beautiful soul he had, sending our deepest Sympathy to Sister Artie, and the Todd and Walker family, God has gained another Angel🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sandra Grinnage
Rest in peace and now you and Wendell can get all your soft shell crabs.
KEITH HENRY
My condolences to the Todd Family. I met Devin while at Gore and he was a genuinely great guy. We laughed and joked about many things and would always greet you with a smile..RIP. You will be missed.
Terrence Dickenson
Heartfelt condolences to the Todd family. Knowing and working with Devon was a complete joy. I called him the great equalizer. He knew how to make you laugh. He knew how to calm you down. He knew how to serve others. Devon will be missed but his memorable moments will always be in my heart. Thank you Devon for sharing your joy.