J. W. DeVane
- Born in Jennings, Florida
- Graduated from Jennings High School, Jennings, Fl. 1944
- Graduated from Abraham Baldwin Agriculture College
- Graduated from University of Florida
- Taught at Veterans Farm Training Jasper, Fl. 1949-1950
- Taught at Blountstown High School, Blountstown, Fl. 1950-1951
- Taught at Jennings High School, Jennings, Fl. 1951-1960
- Principal Hamilton County 1961-1972
- Superintendent of Schools Hamilton County 1973-1981