David R. Chew Jr.

1982 - 2012

David R. Chew Jr.
Parksley - The Reverend David Raymond Chew, Jr., 30, husband of Rebecca Midgett Chew and a resident of Parksley, VA, passed away on Monday, July 16, 2012 while on his way to help others in their time of need.
Born February 20, 1982 in Nassawadox, VA, he was a son of David Raymond Chew, Sr. and Mary Lou Pruitt Chew of Guilford, VA.
David was an EMS provider, having been employed by both Northampton and Accomack Counties, and was a part-time Pastor, recently appointed to the Hallwood United Methodist Church. He had attended the University of West Virginia and the Eastern Shore Community College. David was a devoted member of the Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company, and was active in the Boy Scouts, having obtained his Eagle Scout Medal. He was a member of the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist Church.
In addition to his wife and parents, survivors include a son, David Raymond Chew III; a brother, Henry Clifford Chew of Guilford; grandmother, Betty P. Taylor of Guilford; parents-in-law, Karen and Greg Taylor of Bloxom, and Ken and Debbie Midgett of Parksley; grandmother-in-law, Mildred Brown of Parksley; a niece and four nephews; and a large host of extended family and friends, including his Bloxom V.F.C. and church families.
A full fireman's funeral will be conducted from the Metompkin Elementary School, 24501 Parksley Road, Parksley, VA 23421, on Friday, July 20, 2012 at 1:00 PM with the Reverends Tammy Estep, Alex Joyner and Adam Cooke officiating. Interment will follow in the Parksley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to David Raymond Chew III, c/o PNC Bank, P.O. Box 623, Onley, VA 23418.
Memory tributes may be shared with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.com.
Arrangements by the Williams-Parksley Funeral Home.