David Gregory Gleason

1953 - 2015

David Gregory Gleason obituary, 1953-2015, Martinsville, VA

BORN

1953

DIED

2015

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Community Funeral Services

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Ridgeway, Virginia

David Gleason Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 7, 2015.

David Gregory Gleason, 62, of Martinsville, died on Sunday, December 6, 2015 in Martinsville. He was born July 16, 1953 in Henry County to Donald Gleason, deceased, and Gladys Bass Arrington. Mr. Gleason had been a resident of Blue Ridge Village for several years prior to his death.

In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife, Judy Rose Gleason, of Martinsville, a daughter, Crystal Diane Gleason of Collinsville, two step-children, Terry Scott Wilkerson and Laura Ann Hill, both of Martinsville, three sisters, Sharon Rosenberger (Joseph) and Cynthia Montrief (Rudy), both of Martinsville and Kelly Ann Hankins (Bruce) of Ridgeway, and one brother, Timothy M. Gleason (Kitty) also of Martinsville. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jessica, Josh, Chad, Dominick and Olivia and three great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at Community Funeral Services chapel in Ridgeway, on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at 2:00 pm, officiated by Rev. William "Bill" Preskitt. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the funeral.
Interment will take place at Mountain View Cemetery.

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December 9, 2015

Martha Katsifos

Hey Timmy,

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers are being sent to you and your family.

Martha Ann Katsifos

December 9, 2015

Sharon&Family,Sorry for your loss,may it
comfort all that David is in a better place & at peace.
Rosenberger Family
Ocala,Fl

December 8, 2015

I am sorry for your loss. I remember David from Drewry Mason High School. I pray for comfort and peace for you. Sylvia Handy

December 8, 2015

Troy Spencer

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 8, 2015

I am very sorry for your loss. Please keep leaning on God, because he is away there to comfort you PSALMS 91:2

December 8, 2015

Julie Montrief

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