UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 16, 2010
DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

DELAWARE
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)	 	001-32318
(Commission File Number)	 	73-1567067
(IRS Employer
Identification Number)	

20 NORTH BROADWAY, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK	 	73102	
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	 	(Zip Code)	
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: ( 405) 235-3611
     Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

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Item 5.02	 	Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers	
     Devon hereby furnishes the information set forth in its Press Release, dated August 16, 2010, announcing the appointments of Robert H. Henry and Duane C. Radtke to its Board of Directors. A copy of the Press Release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01	 	Financial Statements and Exhibits	

 	(d)	 	Exhibits	

 	99.1	 	Devon Energy Corporation news release dated August 16, 2010.	
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SIGNATURES
     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
 	 	 	 	 	
 	DEVON ENERGY CORPORATION
 	 	
 	By:  	/s/ Carla D. Brockman  	 	
 	 	Carla D. Brockman 	 	
 	 	Vice President — Corporate Governance and Secretary 	 	
 	
Date:   August 16, 2010
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Exhibit 99.1

		
News Release	 	 	 	 	 	Devon Energy Corporation
20 North Broadway
Oklahoma City, OK 73102-8260	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
Investor Contact	 	Shea Snyder	 	405 552 4782	 	 	
Media Contact	 	Chip Minty	 	405 228 8647	 	 	
DEVON ENERGY APPOINTS ROBERT HENRY AND DUANE RADTKE TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OKLAHOMA CITY — August 16, 2010 — Devon Energy Corporation (NYSE:DVN) today announced that Robert H. Henry and Duane C. Radtke have been appointed to its board of directors. These individuals fill the positions vacated by Tom Ferguson and Robert Howard who recently retired due to mandatory age limits.
“We are very pleased that Robert Henry and Duane Radtke have agreed to join Devon’s board of directors,” commented J. Larry Nichols, Devon’s executive chairman. “Both individuals bring vast experience in their respective areas of expertise. Robert’s distinguished career on the bench and in public service includes serving as Chief Judge for the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Duane brings to Devon over thirty years of experience in energy executive management, engineering and business development.”
Robert H. Henry, 57, currently serves as president of Oklahoma City University. Mr. Henry was appointed judge to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit in 1994 by former President Bill Clinton where he served most recently as chief judge until June of this year. Prior to his appointment, Henry was dean and professor of law at Oklahoma City University School of Law from 1991 to 1994. In 1987 Mr. Henry was elected attorney general of Oklahoma where he served until 1991. He also served as an Oklahoma state representative from 1976 to 1986. Mr. Henry earned a bachelor’s degree with high honors from the University of Oklahoma and a juris doctorate degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Law.
Duane C. Radtke, 61, currently serves as president and chief executive officer of Valiant Exploration LLC. From 2001 to 2007 he served as president and chief executive officer of Dominion Exploration and Production, a subsidiary of Dominion Resources Inc. Following Devon’s 2000 merger with Santa Fe Snyder, Radtke served as president of Devon’s international division until joining Dominion Resources. He began his energy industry career in 1971 as an engineer for Texas Pacific Oil Company. Mr. Radtke earned a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
Devon Energy Corporation is an Oklahoma City-based independent energy company engaged in oil and gas exploration and production. Devon is a leading U.S.-based independent oil and gas producer and is included in the S&P 500 Index. For additional information, visit www.devonenergy.com .
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