Phillip Devin Traughber

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beautiful boy, Phillip “Devin” Traughber, age 38 on March 14, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, after a tragic motorcycle accident. He was a proud father, beloved son, cherished grandson, adored nephew, loved uncle, and treasured friend. He had the biggest heart and a contagious smile. If you were loved by him, you knew it, whether it was through sharing a poem he wrote, or cooking dinner for you. If you were lucky, you likely had a nickname and even a little ditty of a song created by him for you. Devin was so very proud of his family, but not a proud man. He was kind, compassionate and unapologetically genuine. He was grounded in his beliefs, not easily swayed by other’s opinions or what was popular. He loved who he loved and you were lucky if you were one of them. Devin loved to be outdoors and loved animals even more. He was always curious and never afraid. Devin was so smart and inquisitive and loved to learn about animals and really all things in the world. We take comfort in Devin’s favorite bible verse and understand why it spoke to him. “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around you like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.” 1 Peter 5:7-11 We know he is now restored, strong and steadfast in heaven with one of his favorite people, Pawpaw Charles LaValle, his dear Grandma Gail Sanders, Grandpa Raymond Traughber, and Mimi Donna Jenkins. He is survived in life by his precious daughter, Kyra Ivy whom he adored and her mother Meghan Ervin; his Mother, Kaki (and Donny) Beasley; his father, Phillip (and Ginger) Traughber; his brothers, Christopher Huckstep and Peyton Beasley; sister, Tori Hicks; his grandparents, Ella LaValle, Don and Sue Beasley, and Gary Jenkins; uncles Matt (Emily), Edward (Becky), and Scott LaValle, Maurice (Sheena), Coeley and Bradley (Tena) Traughber, and Nick Spainhour; aunts Carrie (Jay) Holiman, Dana (Bryan) Hughbanks and Deena (Brian) Raggio; nieces Mila Beasley and Lucy Hicks; cousins Caroline Harris, Nora, Chase and Savannah LaValle, Everton, Charleston, Gus and Poppy Holiman, Trenton and Bryce Traughber, and his sweet dog, Rocko. He is further survived by additional loved ones that shaped his life, including Chris Huckstep and the entire Huckstep family that have always held a special place in his heart. Visitation will be 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. The funeral service will be held 10:00 am Friday, March 21, 2025 at LaCroix Church with the Rev, Ron Watts officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. To honor Devin’s love and support of his proudest accomplishment, Krya Ivy, donations may be made to the Kenny Rogers Children’s Center either online at https://www.kennyrogerscenter.org/donatetoday, or by check made payable to KRCC. The Kenny Rogers Children’s Center is located at 300 Floyd Drive in Sikeston, MO 63801 and can be reached at (573) 472-0397. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com

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Phillip Devin Traughber

November 16, 1986 - March 14, 2025