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Kevin Severance Obituary

Kevin McIver Severance TUCUMCARI, NM - Kevin McIver Severance died New Years day from injuries sustained in an automobile crash in Clayton, NM. He was born in Columbia, SC on July 23, 1959, the son of John McIver Severance and the late Annis Tisdale Severance. He was a graduate of Dreher High School and the University of SC where he earned Bachelors and Master Degrees of Science in Physics and Geology. He is survived by his wife, Fidelia Severance of Tucumcari, NM, and two step children, his father John McIver Severance of Irmo, SC, a sister Mrs. Karen Severance Powell (Bradley E. Powell) of Mt. Pleasant, SC, and a brother Keith M. Severance (Mrs.Charlotte Silva) and nephew Spencer of Boise ID, and four Aunts, an Uncle, and many cousins. For many years he had been a geologist with his company, Roadrunner Logging Company working on wells in NM, CO, TX, and WY. Recently, he was teaching math and science at Tucumcari High School, where he instilled his love of learning in his community. He was a founder and member of Divine Connection Church in Tucumcari, NM. Kevin was an avid chess player and also enjoyed planting and caring for trees. Chavez Funeral Home, Santa Rosa, NM is in charge of arrangements with interment in Montoya, NM. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier on Jan. 3, 2010.

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Eva Stratos

January 6, 2010

I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of Kevin to the Severance family. I know he will be deeply missed.

Jason Perala

January 4, 2010

Fidelia and family are in my thoughts and prayers with the loss of Kevin. I had the pleasure of working for Kevin and Fidelia and came to know Kevin as a gentle soul. His time on earth was too short, but I feel lucky I got to know him.

Vickie "Stokes" & Joe Thomasson

January 4, 2010

Our hearts and prayers go out to the family of Kevin Severance.

From the Capers Ave neighborhood

Ned Harkey

January 4, 2010

Kevin was one of my best friends. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. Rest in peace old chum!

Aaron McKinney

January 3, 2010

We were saddened to hear about the loss of Kevin. He was such a nice man and we know he will be missed by many. Our prayers are with the Severance family. Aaron, Suzy and Megan McKinney

January 3, 2010

Kevin was a good, intelligent, and caring man. His smile will be instilled forever in the hallways of THS as I know his spirit will grace the congregation of Divine Connection. Kevin is at home with out Lord; in whom he had full faith and belief. Fidellia we love you and pray for you and your family! Diane and Joe Trujillo

Steve Sharpe

January 3, 2010

I was so sad to read this about Kevin and want to send my condolences to Fidelia, John, Karen and Keith.

I was so happy that my wife and I were able to spend a day with Kevin and Fidelia in Tucumcari in October of 2004 when we drove cross country to Las Vegas. I was able to exchange emails and phone calls with Kevin occasionally since that time.

Things seemed to be going very well for Kevin then and I know that him and Fidelia were very good together. Kevin was doing something he loved, with someone he loved.

Kevin was a dear and loyal friend. He was smart, intelligent, funny and always ready for adventure. We grew up together at Hand middle school, Dreher high school and Calvary Baptist church in Columbia. When our lives took us different directions, it was like we had never been apart when we came back together.

Kevin had a great impact on my life and I am proud to have been his friend. I will certainly miss him

Scot Jaynes

January 3, 2010

I know kevin is singing with the angels in heaven right now. I pray for strength for fidelia and the whole family. We love you and Pray for you. Scot and Michelle Jaynes

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