David Lee Whetzel

1942 - 2016

David Lee Whetzel obituary, 1942-2016

BORN

1942

DIED

2016

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David Whetzel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Sep. 15, 2016.

David Lee Whetzel, 74, of New Hope, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Augusta Health in Fishersville. Born on April 8, 1942, a son of the late Perry J. and Wilma Whetzel.
David worked as a self-employed contractor. He was a member of Living Grace Church and the New Hope Ruritan Club.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia Whetzel.
Survivors include his children, Michael Todd Whetzel, Michael Lee Whetzel-Herndon, Kimberly Hobbs and Sherry Whetzel; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; siblings, Jim Whetzel and wife, Diane, Phyllis Whetzel and Lois Whetzel; his pride and joy, Tammy Whetzel; a beloved niece, Bridget Walters; as well as numerous other nieces, nephews and extended family. David also will be greatly missed by his Living Grace Church family.
A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Riverheads High School with Pastor Randall Black officiating. Burial will be private.
The family will receive friends following the service at Riverheads High School. There will be no public viewing at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be payable to the David Whetzel Memorial Fund, 302 Thomas St., Staunton, VA 24401.
The family wishes to express a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the Hospice of the Shenandoah and his church family for their loving care of David and his family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Hamrick Funeral Homes.
Relatives and friends may share condolences and memories with the family online by visiting www.reynoldshamrickfuneralhomes.com

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September 20, 2016

Wendie Colvin

So sorry to hear about David, I know he went through a lot but he seemed to have a great family that only wanted the very best for him. You all seemed very supportive and David himself tried to have an awesome sense of humor through his trials. My thoughts are with your family in this difficult time. Big hugs to Phyllis!

September 17, 2016

Linda Wheatley

My condolences to the Whetzel family.
Prayers & Peace

September 16, 2016

Dear Phyllis, I am so sorry for your loss. Ann Babcock, Monterey

September 16, 2016

Phyllis & family.........

Wayne & I are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

Wayne & Dotty Wright

September 16, 2016

Eddie grattan

So sorry to here of davids passing, my thoughts and prayers going up.

September 16, 2016

It is with much sadness that I learned of the passing of my friend David.
David and I became friends at T/A and double dated on numerous occasions. David will be missed by all who knew him. Our though"s and prayers are with David's family.

Charles "Skeeter" Morrison and Glenda

September 16, 2016

Becky Miller Blose

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the separation from David. I remember him as a very friendly and generous, hard working man.

September 16, 2016

Betty Smith

I am so sorry for your loss. We will sending prayers your way in your time of sorry. God bless.

September 16, 2016

Gladys Howell

Phyliss and Jim and Mike, I am so sorry for your loss.

September 15, 2016

Bob and Dee McAnulty

Jim,Diane, Phyllis and Lois,

Sorry to hear of the loss of David. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

September 15, 2016

Kim Gladwell

Jim, Diane and entire family, I am sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers during this tough time.

September 15, 2016

Kim Gladwell

Jim, Diane and entire family, I am sorry for your loss and you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

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18

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Riverheads High School

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18

Memorial service

3:00 p.m.

Riverheads High School

VA

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618 W Main St, Waynesboro, VA 22980

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