Robert P. DeVault of East Hampton, a Vietnam veteran and artist, interior decorator, carpenter, and entrepreneur, died unexpectedly at home on Aug. 25. He was 65 years old and had gastrointestinal complications from new medications he was taking.
He was born on June 15, 1955, to Robert Sr. and Bonnie DeVault, who reared him in East Islip. He served the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
With a lifelong interest in art, history, and music, Mr. DeVault will be remembered as "a great father, friend, and brother" who had a great sense of humor, said his daughter, Emma Dahl of East Hampton.
His mother, Bonnie DeVault, who lives in Florida, survives, as does a son, Carl Dahl, who lives in East Hampton. A brother, David DeVault, and four sisters, Elizabeth DeVault, Denise DeVault, Susan DeVault, and Virginia DeVault, also survive.
A military graveside service was held for Mr. DeVault on Tuesday morning at Calverton National Cemetery, where he is buried.
