Devon Mitchell Essman age 23 of Danville passed away Monday, June 15, 2015 at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. He was born August 31, 1991 in Russellville, Arkansas to J.D. Jr. & Teresa Lei Hilton Essman. Devon was a 2009 Danville High School graduate. He was preceded in death by Granny Jo. Survivors include his parents, J.D. Jr. "Bo" & Teresa Essman; brother, Joseph Essman of Danville; sisters, Nicole Duke of Danville and Tashina & William Helton of Waldron; nieces, Brooklyn Sisk, Kimberly Helton, Kylee Helton; nephews Doren Sisk, Austin Helton; grandparents, J.D. & Linda Essman of Danville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Special thank you to Pam Blocker & Michelle Fowler and everyone that has helped us and prayed for us over Devon long battle, there will always be a special place in our hearts for all of you. Memorial service will be 4:00 p.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Canaan Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas. Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville and River Valley Crematory Dardanelle