Victor L. Centers

1957 - 2013

BORN

1957

DIED

2013

Victor Centers Obituary

Victor L. Centers, 55, of Ashley, passed away Saturday morning (Feb. 9, 2013) at Kobacker House in Columbus.
He was born April 9, 1957, in Columbus, to the late Everett and Goldie (Horsley) Centers. He was a graduate of Hamilton Township High School. He had been a resident of Ashley for the past 28 years. With his magnetic personality, Victor was a gifted salesman. He was a top car salesman for the Hatfield Hyundai and Subaru dealership in Columbus, and a proud recipient of the top salesman of the year award. He loved people and cars. Selling was never his job, which is what attributed to his success. He was a member of St. Mary Church and a constant joker at heart. Everyone was a friend - if not, you soon became one. He was a fan of NASCAR and the Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed four-wheeling. Boating and spending time with his family were his passions, especially on the waters of Lake Cumberland. He was simply a good guy who was happiest boating, or as he would say "bangin' waves and takin' hot laps."
Those left to cherish his memory include his beloved "Hun" of 28 years, Yvette (Colpaert); a son, Adam (Darcie) Centers of Delaware; a daughter, Victoria Centers of Ashley; a brother, Van Centers of Indiana; a brother-in-law, Gary Dyke of Dublin; a niece, Alisha (Rob) Carpenter of Dublin; great-niece and great-nephew, Ashley and Austin; father-in-law, Raymond Colpaert of Michigan; and a treasure trove of friends.
He was preceded in death by his step-father, Hugh Schmeltzer; a brother, Rex; a sister, Betty Dyke; and mother-in-law, Josephine Colpaert.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, with 4 p.m. prayer services at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 1510 W. William St. at Valleyside Drive, Delaware. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary Church, Delaware, with the Rev. Fr. James Black as celebrant. Burial will follow in Ashley Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Kobacker House or St. Mary Church.
The Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center is honored to serve the Centers family. Condolences may be expressed and memories may be shared at snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Delaware Gazette from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17, 2013.
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Dear Yvette and Adam and Victoria - I just now found out about Victor's passing. I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I will keep all of you in my prayers. I am sure you miss him so must. Yvette - please contact me when you get the chance. May he rest eternally in the presence of the Lord.

Valerie Wolff

May 25, 2013

God speed to you Victor, Thanks For being good to me.

Thomas Dixon

February 13, 2013

Prayers go out to victors family I will miss his goofy jokes an happy personality at work

Ashley

February 12, 2013

From our Family to yours, with love...May He forever Rest in Peace.

We love you guys!

From, The Gillen Family

Bethany Castle

February 12, 2013

I will miss you Victor

Billy Starkey

February 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Great times boating, and BMX racing.

Billy Starkey

February 11, 2013

Yevette,
my prayers are with you and your family.

Melissa Fitzpatrick

February 11, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. As the.days pass allow gods word.comfort you.

R R

February 11, 2013

I learned so much from Victor in the 5 years we worked together. He was a big part of my success. I will always be grateful. My thoughts go out to Yvette and his family.

Larry Scott

February 10, 2013

So sorry to hear about Victor. I knew him from the Hamilton Meadows where I lived years ago. He was more of a friend of my brothers but we were friends to. Sending my condolences.

Dale Redding

February 10, 2013

Knew Vic from BXM racing. I use to go to the races with my grandkids, John and Patty Kunkle's children, and we would see Vic there He was a good guy, and there aren't enough good guys in the world as it is, hate losing anther one. I am sorry for your loss and know the pain you feel. My dear Nancy is fighting lung cancer and it is as hard on her as it is on me and her daughter.

Paul Moore

February 10, 2013

Yvette - I am thinking and praying for you. Karen Kauffman

February 10, 2013

Victor you will always be in our heart the memories we have are forever from BMX raceing to Noodle time on the boat to just going out to eat all the time .. To Yvvette Adam( Darcie) and Victoria we will be here for you forever anything anytime

Johnny and Patty Kunkle

February 10, 2013

Victor will be greatly missed by all of us. His light, smile and laughter will always burn brightly in our hearts. Yvette, Victoria, Adam, and Darcie know that we love you and walk beside you during this difficult time.

Jay & Cheryl Young

February 10, 2013

Victor sold us our last two Subarus. He was a real gentleman and a credit to Hatfields. Our prayers go out to his family and friends.

Vicki Miller

February 10, 2013

I purchased two Subaru's from Victor as well as my mother and father in law. He was a true genuine gentlemen. It was my privilege knowing Victor. I also learned that we both graduated from Hamilton Local Schools. My thoughts and prayers to the Centers Family. Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him o Lord.

William Smith

February 9, 2013

Yvette and children, I'm so sorry to hear of Victor's passing, you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of sorrow.

Bill & Sharon Sweazy

February 9, 2013

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