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David LOVE Obituary
David was an outdoorsman. He enjoyed the solitude of being outdoors but he also shared his love for nature and the outdoors with his grandchildren, sharing his knowledge with them. He loved walking in the woods, tending his vegetable garden, cutting and chopping wood, farming and raising hay with his family. He enjoyed sharing the vegetables from his garden and the wood that he cut.
David's passion was serving the people of Mathews County through his work on the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member for more than 40 years, serving in many capacities including Chief and Captain. He was a capable and dedicated leader who worked tirelessly with his fellow firefighters to make sure the citizens of Mathews County had the Best Fire and Rescue Protection possible. David retired after working with Verizon for more than 40 years.
David is survived by his wife, Sharon Smith Love; daughter, Elizabeth Love George and her husband, Aaron; sons, Bruce William and Kevin Thomas Love; stepsons, Tracey Smith and his wife, Debbie, and Thomas Smith; grandchildren, Dylan, Victoria, and Collin George, RaeAnne, Emily and Michael Love, William Scott and Brent Smith. He is also survived by his brothers, Marion Culpepper Love Jr. and his wife, Christy, William Seabrook Love Sr. and his wife, Tillie, Richard Meads Love and his wife, Rebecca; sisters, Geneva Love Putt and her husband, Terry, Ruth Love Hubbard, and Charlene Love Sweet and her husband, Bob; an aunt, Joice Smith Davis; uncle, James W. Smith; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Old Field Point Family Cemetery, Moon, Va., on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011, at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in David's memory to the Mathews Volunteer Fire Department, Box 1130, Mathews, VA 23109 or the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad, Box 723, Mathews, VA 23109.
Arrangements by Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for David LOVE
Peggy Cox
January 14, 2011
Dear Sharon and Family, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you. I know everyone will miss David Bruce, but you have so many wonderful memories to cherish. God Bless,
Lloyd and Peggy
Sherrie Haywood Carmona
January 12, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Love/Smith family. May all the wonderful memories you have of David Bruce bring you comfort in the difficult days ahead. God Bless.
Terry Hudgins
January 11, 2011
Sharon,
I think and pray for you daily. We have lost our Rock. Bruce will always be in our hearts. Just know I am always hear for you.
Love you girl,
January 10, 2011
God Bless all of you!
Anna Inge
Terry Hudgins
January 10, 2011
Willie, Rich & Pep
This is so hard to put into words the loss of David Bruce. I feel so honored to have had him as special friend and had him in my life. He was a man of wisdom and integrity and a mountain of a man. I shared many talks with him and you learned something new every time you held a conversation with him. I will miss him dearly and he will always hold a special place in my heart.
Love you all,
Terry Hudgins
January 10, 2011
Sharon, Bruce & Beth,
There just is no words to express the loss of David Bruce. Everyone feels this loss ..... he was just a source of strength to everyone. Beth & Bruce, I am so glad that I was able to spend some time with you at Sharons house. You are two very special children to have had such a wonderful dad. Sharon, you know I will always be there for you....love you so much. May God bring you peace and comfort in the days that lie ahead.
Love you
Angela Soles Haynes
January 10, 2011
Sharon he was the best of the best.
Marsha Spencer
January 10, 2011
To the Smith /Love family my deepest sympathy. David was a
hard worker and had a dry sense of humor. i know he will be
missed. My prayers are with you. Marsha Spencer
Marty Yavorsky
January 9, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Words fail me. David was such a wonderful man and his knowledge of all things to do with telephone service in this area helped me many, many times. I was only one of the new kids in the phone company in this area and his kindness to me will never be forgotten. He will be truely missed by all who have been touched by him. God bless you all.
Jason & Elisa Gillespie
January 9, 2011
Very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of all of you at your time of need.
January 9, 2011
We are very sorry of your loss.Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Ellen & Bobby Davis
Richard Miles
January 9, 2011
May the love of God and the warmth of your family sustain you in this time of sorrow.
Joan and Richard Miles
John Payne
January 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. David Bruce will be deeply missed.
Beverly Geissler
January 9, 2011
I am very saddened to learn of David's death. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.
Keith & Carol Morgan
January 9, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Keep the memories of David Bruce in your heart and he will be with you forever.
JJ James
January 9, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jackie Duke Taylor
January 9, 2011
To the Love family ~ you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Benny Burrell
January 9, 2011
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Frances & Clarence Hargus
January 9, 2011
Our sympathy goes out to the entire family of David. May God be with them and comfort them during this stressful time.
Jeannie Diodato
January 9, 2011
Tracy, Debbie & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your family member. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Linda Hilling (Hall)
January 9, 2011
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. You all are in our thoughts and prayers
Dean,Linda and Tyler Hilling
Jewel Lewis
January 9, 2011
Sharon and all of the Love Family... I am very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jewel Gray Lewis
Willie Love
January 9, 2011
My BIG Brother. A mountain of a man, a rock in our family. The circle is broken. He leaves a HUGE void in our hearts. The family appreciates the support and prayers from all he touched, it comforts us in this trying time. Thank You.
January 8, 2011
I was saddened to hear of your loss, when the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. You are in my prayers. Marilyn Haywood Diggs ( Hayes Va. )
January 8, 2011
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of David. He was a fine man and will be missed by all. May God's grace and mercy be with you during this difficullt time. Shirley and Ronny Daniel (Diggs VA )
Mary Ruth Armistead
January 8, 2011
Sharon, you are in my thoughts and prayers. May god bless you and keep you close in the days ahead.
Jo (Lewis) Crawford
January 8, 2011
David was one of the "good guys". I remember David from Continental Telephone Company...way back when. May God bless those family and friends who will miss him in their daily lifes.
Birdie Riggs
January 8, 2011
I only knew David Bruce as a passing hello and/ or a wave when I worked at Hyco many years ago and when he rode his bike down beaverdam rd pass my house. and of course when he had to come fix telephone problems for us . He always was very friendly and nice . My heart & prayers goes out to the family
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