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David JARRETT Obituary
David was a native Boomer, W.Va., and a Peninsula resident since 1985. He worked for at Anheuser Busch, as Security Supervisor, for 23 years. He served in the United States Army, for 10 years as a Staff Sergeant, and was a member of the American Legion Post 368.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence Edward Jarrett.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Beverly Kay Jarrett; his mother, Ruth Jarrett of Boomer W.Va.; a daughter, Katina Jarrett of Newport News; two sons, William Johnson Jarrett and his wife, Jennie of Harpers Ferry, W.Va., and David Lewis Jarrett II and his wife, Libby of Newport News; three brothers, Bill Jarrett and Bobby Jarrett and his wife, Nancy, all of Waller, Texas, and Ricky Jarrett of Boomer, W.Va.; four sisters, Judy Critchfield and her husband, Richard of Charleston, W.Va., Patty Jacoballi of Belle, W.Va., Jennie Dravenstott and her husband, Gary of Charlton Heights, W.Va., and Jackie Neal and her husband, Dickie of Clover, S.C.; 11 grandchildren, Joy, David, Amber, Robbie, Jina, Samantha, Julia, Emily, McKenzie, Lorelei, Alex; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Sylis; sisters-in-law, Sue Coon and her husband, Larry of Glen Faris, W.Va., Debbie Coleman of Deep Water, W.Va., and Lois Lawson of Saluda, Va.; brother-in-law, Mike Johnson of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; numerous nieces, nephews, dear friends; and a special aunt, Eddie Bostic of Boomer, W.Va.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010, at Amory Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.
Memorials may be made to his family, c/o P.O. Box 1026 Grafton, VA 23692. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for David JARRETT
GORDON MARTIN
November 25, 2024
I worked with David for 23 years. Best man there was. He was like brother, we worked well together. Miss ya buddy.
GORDON MARTIN
November 24, 2023
It's a long time, there are times I still think of David, the good times and his dedication to his work. He was a fine man, still missed.
david livesay
November 25, 2022
Sending my Condolences to his family. I lost track of David when I moved to Daytona Beach, Fla but didnt know he also lived in Florida. He lived approximately 150 miles from me. I was honored to ride on the Anheuser-Bush wagon pulled by the Clydedales' horses during 2016 Bike Week in Daytona Beach.
Samantha
November 24, 2022
Samantha
November 24, 2022
Samantha
November 24, 2022
I always stop by this time of year to read everything everyone had posted and to see if anyone new had said something. You truly were a light in so many peoples lives and I miss you so much. You have so many more great grandchildren and I make sure Killian knows who you are. The holidays are very hard without you but "I´m still kickin".
david livesay
November 24, 2021
Consider him a close friend who was lived next door to me up Boomer Hollow. After moving to Florida, I lost contact with him.
Donna Millard
December 9, 2010
Aunt Bev, I'm so very sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need just call. Donna
David & Yvonne Livesay
December 4, 2010
To The JARRETT FAMILY:
You have our Deepest Sympathy to your Family and Friends ...
I was a good friend of his when we were growing up. Went to school with him and stayed in contact till 1971 when we moved to Florida and I lost contact with him.
We are sorry for your loss.
Condolences, David & Yvonne Livesay
Daytona Beach, Florida
Nutter
December 4, 2010
David was one of my best friends. We grew up together in Boomer, WV
We left right out of High School in 1967 and went up to Cleveland, Ohio
and worked up there for a while. we were both called up for physicals for
the Armed Forces. David passed and he went on to Germany then I lost
contac with him. sadly I failed my physical due to my trigger finger cut off.
I knew all his wonderful family including his wonderful wife Beverly. My Thoughts and prayers are with the Jarrett family at this very difficult time!!
December 2, 2010
My prayers of strength go out to the Jarrett family, for today starts their journey towards healing, as the crowds thin out, and the phone calls lesson I pray God that you fill any void that developes, dry any tears that fall, and give them a push on days when they feel like letting go All these things I ask in your precious name AMEN. Gone in body, but always present in spirit
Always here Carol
December 1, 2010
I am so glad David had so good of people he worked with.and if had to say thing to any one it would be hi yougen or iam still kicken.thank you all for caring about him and his family.beverly
Gordon Martin
December 1, 2010
I worked with David for along time at the Brewery. I remember the day I asked him what would it take to get him to become full time, he told me, and he was made full time. He was a dedicated person and strived hard to do the best job he could to no end. I enjoyed the time working with David and I have missed him since I retired and I will miss even more now. He was true friend.
Johanna Bradshaw
December 1, 2010
I got to know Dave when I worked at the brewery. What a wonderful careing funny and loving Man. He spoke often of his family to me and through his words show how much he loved,and care for you. What a special family you are and very blessed to have had a man like Dave. Thank you for shareing him with us. Keep your memories of him close and may God bless your family.
Jarrett at work
December 1, 2010
Jarrett at work
December 1, 2010
charles sampson
November 30, 2010
BEV,I WORKED WITH DAVE IN THE LATE 80's,WE HAD LOTS OF GOOD TIMES AT WORK,DAVE WILL BE TRULY MISSED,BUT HE IS AT REST AND PEACE NOW.MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY....CHARLES "sam" sampson and family
David Wigley
November 30, 2010
Mrs. Jarrett, My most sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of David. I work at Anheuser Busch and always enjoyed a kind word or joke from Dave. All of us at the Brewery have and will continue to miss him. May the Good Lord continue to comfort you.
Marvin Rhodes
November 30, 2010
Mrs. Jarrett, I am sorry for your loss. I worked with David for 18 years and I know David loved his family very much. I know he will be missed by his family and friends.
November 30, 2010
Dear Bev,
We are so sorry for your loss. David was truly a wonderful man, with quite the sense of humor. Our hearts ache for you. We are here if you need us.
Much love,
Kenny and Susan
Marlena Rogers
November 30, 2010
I am an former employee of him. What a great boss. He always kept us in line. Sorry to hear about your lost.
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