A privately-owned classic fire truck leads the funeral procession for Devin Kocko,27, down Main St. in Butler Friday. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 10/29/21

A fire truck led a funeral procession in honor of Butler resident Devin Kocko on Friday afternoon.

The privately-owned fire truck left Thompson-Miller Funeral Home and traveled up North Main Street.

Devin, who was born with autism, died Oct. 21 at age 27 after being ill for two years.

Alex Kocko, Devin's father, said Devin was his world. His son's love for fire trucks inspired its inclusion in the procession.

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A privately-owned classic fire truck leads the funeral procession for Devin Kocko,27, down Main St. in Butler Friday. Seb Foltz/Butler Eagle 10/29/21