Henry David Close

1932 - 2014

Henry David Close obituary, 1932-2014, Otego, NY

BORN

1932

DIED

2014

FUNERAL HOME

Bookhout Funeral Home

34 River Street

Otego, New York

Henry Close Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 5, 2014.

"Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost." Romans 15:13

Henry David Close, 82, of Otego passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at the A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital with his loving family at his side.

He was born March 23, 1932 in Pawling, NY the son of the late Edwin and Julia (Hinman) Close.

In 1941 he moved to Southside Drive in Oneonta.

In 1950, he married Barbara Gardner at the First United Methodist Church in Oneonta.

David farmed with his father and family for over 35 years.

After retiring from farming he moved to Otego and worked for Richard Loft lumber company for several years. He also worked for Root Company. He then delivered meals on wheels for over nine years.

David is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara Close and their seven children, Terry Close of AJ, AZ, Kathy (Close) and Terry Schumacher of Mesa, AZ, Jacalyn (Close) and Robert Crandall of Hendersonville, NC, Mark Close of Oneonta, Susan (Close) and Andrew Smith of Piffard, NY, Lori (Close) and Greg Fowler of Maryland and Sharon (Close) and Robert Wooden of Rochester. He is also survived by one sister, Ella Eldred and a sister-in-law, June Close; nine grandchildren, Jill Marchitello and Amanda Hodgin, Kristin Dunham, Tate Schumacher, Kirsty Northrop, Amos Smith, Atticus, Madison and Carter Wooden; six great grandchildren, Peter and Joey Marchitello, Grace and Pierson Northrop and Logan and Lyla Dunham; as well as six nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald Close and his sister and brother-in-law, Marian and Ira Gardner.

Graveside memorial services will be held on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2:00 PM in the Otego Evergreen Cemetery with the Reverend Laverne Saxer officiating. Memorial donations in David's memory may be made to Feed the Children, PO Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101 or a local charity of your choice.

To light a candle or send an online condolence please visit www.bookhoutfuneralhome.com

Funeral arrangements are by the Bookhout Funeral Home of Otego.

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April 17, 2014

Kathy Schumacher

My father will be missed by many. He was a kind, gentle loving man who loved The Lord and followed his teachings daily
He is now one of God's angels watching over his loved ones

April 9, 2014

deb Carrington Eramo

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May all the memories of David comfort you. He is with the angels now. God bless you all.

April 8, 2014

Kristin, Avery, Logan, and Lyla Dunham

You will be greatly missed. So very glad we got to visit you and have more good memories. I know you are watching over us. I wish I could be there with all the rest of the family...thinking of you guys and love you all lots!

April 8, 2014

Marilyn Sabourin

Dear Barbara and family, I am so sorry and pray for you. Most sincerely, Marilyn

April 8, 2014

Pattie Bartiromo

So sorry for your loss. I knew David by being a neighbor on Wheaton Creek and through our mutual good late friend Ray Bodie. David was a kind and caring person and he and his friendliness will be missed by many.

Pattie Bartiromo

April 7, 2014

Dawn Mewhorter

So sorry to learn of David's passing. I met him when I delivered Meals on Wheels here in Otego. He was always so pleasant and we would usually chat a bit about the weather.
Dawn Mewhorter

April 7, 2014

Charles Bollinger

we send our prayers and condolences.Charlie and Carol Bollinger

April 7, 2014

Jennifer Johnson Carr

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I remember him very fondly. Whenever I would stop over in junior high,high school and college to visit with Sharon, he always had a friendly greeting for me. May all the wonderful memories of him comfort you all.
Hugs to you all.

April 6, 2014

So sorry to hear of your loss, unfortunately I will not be able to attend any services but please know that you are in my thoughts.-Robert H Gardner

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