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David TUCKWILLER Obituary

David Eugene Tuckwiller, 90, of Lewisburg, W.Va., passed away July 29, 2013. He was born April 24, 1923, in Ronceverte, W.Va., the fourth of seven children born to the late Eugene Anthony Sr. and Margaret Phillips Tuckwiller.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Grace Anne Keyser Tuckwiller; brother, E. A. "Shine" Tuckwiller Jr.; sisters, Elizabeth T. Peck, Helen T. Shaffer, Rachel T. Provence, Phyllis T. Proffitt; son-in-law, Walter R. Bell II.; and great-grandson, Ryan Anthony Weldon.
He is survived by his children, Alice Carol Tuckwiller, Roanoke; Ellen T. Bell, Lewisburg, W.Va., Ed (Sandy) Tuckwiller, Lewisburg, W.Va.; Robert (Janet) Tuckwiller, Newport; and Meg (John) Munton, Roanoke; grandchildren, Elizabeth Anne Bell-Slone, Kathy (Eric) Weldon, David (Laura) Tuckwiller, Ross (Jenny) Tuckwiller, Kelly Tuckwiller, Amelia Tuckwiller, Gloria Tuckwiller, David Allen (Deliah) Munton, and Michael Munton; great-grandchildren, Christian, Caleb, and Seth Sloan, Meghan Weldon, Haley and Michael Munton; sister, Kita T. Schmidt; sisters-in-law, Phyllis H. Tuckwiller and M. Emily Keyser; brother-in-law, William D. Shaffer; 24 nieces and nephews; and numerous other cousins and relatives.
He was a proud West Virginian, Greenbrier Countian, and Mountaineer fan. He was a wonderful Dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a friend to many.
The family wishes to thank Kathy, Shannon, and Karen for the excellent care they provided during these past months, and the staff of the HospiceCare, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association West Virginia Chapter, 1601 Second Avenue, Charleston, WV 25387; HospiceCare, Inc., 223 Maplewood Avenue, Lewisburg, WV 24901; Calvary Cemetery Association, c/o Harold Ryder, RR 02, Box 321, Lewisburg, WV 24901, or to a charity of your choice.
A family visitation will be Friday, August 2, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg.
A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2013, at Calvary United Methodist Church, Richlands, WV. Interment with Military Honors will immediately follow in the church cemetery.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg is in charge of arrangements.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.wallaceandwallacefh.com.
Published by Roanoke Times on Jul. 31, 2013.

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Doug and Martha Fullen

August 2, 2013

Sorry for the loss Dave will be sadly missed

Louise Chagnon

August 2, 2013

Carol and Amelia,
Thinking of you.

Anthony Stike

July 31, 2013

Carol and family, So sorry to hear of your loss.

Rene Wimmer

July 31, 2013

Meg, John and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Cynde Boyer

July 31, 2013

Meg and family, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

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