Casey Devitt — April 12th, 1959 – December 5th, 2025

December 10, 2025 | Filed under: Featured,Obituaries,The Buzz | Posted by: Delores Kuhlwein

“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” — John 11:25-26.

California native Casey Dallas Devitt, 66 of Harrodsburg, Kentucky, husband of April “Claus” Devitt, passed away suddenly on Friday, December 5, 2025 in Oklahoma City. He was born in Riverside, California on April 12, 1959, to the late Dallas Royce Clark and Marilyn Carruthers Devitt.

Casey was a respected judge (AQHA, APHA, NSBA, and WCHA) who officiated at many of the nation’s premier horse shows, including the AQHA Open and Amateur World Championship Show, the AQHA Select Amateur World Championship Show, the NSBA World Championship Show, the APHA World Championship Show and the All-American Quarter Horse Congress.

Beyond judging, Casey served the industry as a Show Steward, Show Manager, Show Monitor, Mentor and Trainer. He assisted in managing some of the largest horse shows in the world, including the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, the Arizona Sun Circuit and the Dixie National. His leadership and professionalism were widely recognized, and he was named the 2016 Don Burt Professional’s Horseman of the Year.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by his sons, Chad Devitt (Lauren) Harrodsburg, KY and Justin Devitt (Carrie) San Diego, CA; his sisters, Heidi Geddes and Julie Goforth; and his grandchildren, Anthony, Alex, Andrew, Jackson, Avery, and Camden as well as two great granddaughters.

He was preceded in death by his son, Cody Dallas Devitt.

Casey loved the Lord and his family, and we are comforted in knowing that he is rejoicing in Heaven now. Rest in Peace, Casey, we love you and you will be greatly missed.

Funeral Service will be held at 1:00pm on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd with a reception to follow. Burial will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00am until 1:00pm on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Clark Legacy Center, Versailles Rd.