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David Alderman Obituary
David Lee Alderman, 64, of Bassett, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at the Wilkes Medical Center. He was born on June 13, 1956, to Mary Louise Estes Alderman and the late Franklin Delano Alderman.
He graduated from Bassett High School in 1974 and after graduating from Emory and Henry College, he returned to Henry County and began a family and career. David was a member of the Bassett Church of the Brethren and an active volunteer with the Bassett Ruritan Club, where he spent much of his time with friends and family. He enjoyed farming, sports and antique cars, but loved his family above all else.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by three children, Courtney Brookman (Adam), Jessica Alderman, and Jeffrey Alderman (Kristen); one grandson, Forrest Brookman; one brother, Frank Allen Alderman (Rhonda); one sister, Linda A. Hampton (Billy); and his dog, Alba.
There will be a private family graveside service Monday, September 14, 2020.
Online condolences may be made by visiting www.bassettfuneralservice.com. Bassett Funeral Service in Bassett is serving the Alderman family.
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Johanna ( JoDee) My maiden name is Bing
October 9, 2020
David was a very kind, caring man. David and I were in the Bassett High School band together.
Dwight McAlexander
September 27, 2020
I never had to opportunity to meet David but no doubt he was very much like his brother Allen. Allen is a very special man and we are blessed to have him in our family. They will meet again in heaven and have many very happy days together forever,
James/Kathy Estes
September 27, 2020
We miss you Nephew David. We always remember when you came down to visit us in Fort Lauderdale. You came with a friend. You both called yourselves Mr Grocer. You both told us you could eat us out of all our groceries. You both did not at all. I know you enjoyed going on the airboat ride in the Everglades. We do miss you!!
Anne Bryson
September 24, 2020
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS AND PRAYERS FOR THE FAMILY LOVE KELLY BRYSON
Linda Hampton
September 19, 2020
I miss you
Vickie Bond
September 19, 2020
Prayers for the family. I'm so sorry for your loss
Wanda Griffin
September 18, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mary Ziglar
September 14, 2020
David was a great friend. We will miss his distinctive bass voice in the choir and men's chorus. Fred and I enjoyed our Sunday lunches with David and Louise at Mackie's after church. He always walked around greeting everyone he knew while we were giving our drink orders--including a diet Dr. Pepper in a go cup for David. What a joy it was to share that time (and my onion rings) with David!
Mike Daniska
September 14, 2020
Lianne, Elie and I were very sorry to hear about David's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of his family during this time.
Mark Eggleston
September 14, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kara Matthews
September 14, 2020
My found memory of David is him sitting on the stairs at Bassett Church of the Brethren giving the children’s sermon. He always got a chuckle from the kids and their responses and always had a special treat for them. Love to the family. Our time at the church will always hold found memories. Love Kara Matthews
Doug Ingram
September 14, 2020
We have lost a fine man who loved his community and Church, as well as a good friend to me. David was always available to lend a helping hand when needed . RIP David!
Deborah McCulloch
September 14, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
LINDA P YOUNG
September 14, 2020
Jeff and family - I was so shocked and sad to hear of the passing of your dad. My prayers go out to you and your family. I pray for comfort to be with you all at this very sad time.
Sincerely with Love,
Linda & Dwayne Young
Larry And Chelena Merriman
September 14, 2020
Wrapping the family in arms of strength. Take comfort in memories. Continue to grow the seeds he planted.
Ron Haley
September 13, 2020
Dave and I worked together a number of years ago at old First National Bank. We had lost touch over the years but always enjoyed his friendship. Prayers for Dave’s family and friends.
Kathy Kitchen
September 13, 2020
I will always remember David as a cool, polite, and funny guy. I was in the drum corp with him in high school band; he sat behind me in US History. Sweet memories. Though we didn't see each other over the years, I will treasure my memories of him. My heart goes out to the family and friends.
Tim Philpott
September 13, 2020
What a nice guy. I had known him since we were Boy Scouts together in the late ‘60’s. Praying for comfort for the family from our good Lord above.
Cecile Young
September 13, 2020
I did not personally know Dave, but was acquainted with Rhonda through her parents, who are fine people. Praying for the family and know that his pains are over, R.I.P.
Jeff Zangari
September 13, 2020
Very sorry for your loss. David was a great man.
Jimmy Bousman
September 13, 2020
So sorry to hear about David. Just want to tell ms. Alderman, Alan, Linda, and all the rest of the family, that our prayers go out to ya'll in this time of sorrow. Jimmy and Diane Bousman.
Daniel Hennis
September 13, 2020
So sorry to have lost a good friend.
Phyllis Harbour
September 13, 2020
David was a very nice person. He graduated 2 years before me. I graduated in 1976 from John D. Bassett. I know he was ready to go home. I know his family will miss him
Tammy Nance
September 13, 2020
We are sorry for your loss. We will miss David.We love all of you.
Phyllis Meade
September 13, 2020
David always had a kind word to share and was more than willing to lend a helping hand to anyone that needed it. He was humble and thoughtful. I will miss him greatly. I am so sorry for your family’s loss.
Nelson Martin
September 13, 2020
I worked with Dave at FNB back in the late 70s and always enjoyed being around him. That was back when banking was fun. I had not seen him in years but I had to tell his friends and family how sorry I am at the loss of this great guy.
Brittany Branch
September 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
Betsy Bishop
September 12, 2020
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Went to BHS with David and we were in band together. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
Patsy Snyder
September 12, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with all of David's Family and Friends. I was saddened to hear of David's passing. He was a great guy. I knew David from BHS.
Jordan Oldham
September 12, 2020
Jeff & Kristen we are so sorry for your loss.
Sending our thoughts & prayers to you and your family.
David is now an angel in heaven along with our dads.
May God give you all peace, love and comfort during this time of sorrow.
Love,
The Oldham's
Terry Williams
September 12, 2020
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Will miss seeing David at family reunions. We always had so much to talk about.
Terry and Joan
JAY NORRIS
September 12, 2020
great friend. will miss David (Bo) alot. Had alot of good times and will never forget him. Me, Steve Barton and David had so much fun and David was awsome..
Johnny and Debra Mathena
September 12, 2020
We are so sorry for your loss Rhonda we will be praying for you
Sandra Turner Earles
September 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Class of 1974
lewis underwood
September 12, 2020
SORRY FOR YOUR LOST . WILL KEEP YALL IN PRAYERS
Robin Hensley
September 12, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Renee Branch
September 12, 2020
Prayers going up for the family, I am so sorry for your loss
Vernon nelson
September 12, 2020
Sending prayers to the family.RIP David
Mark, Christie & Sally Ann @ Stegall Insurance Agency
September 12, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Clayton and Ella Sue HYLTON
September 12, 2020
We so sorry praying for you all
Jennifer Scott
September 12, 2020
Louise, Allen and Linda, Im so sorry for your loss. Prayers for Gods comfort to surround you.
Heidi Newman
September 11, 2020
Sympathy to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon Cobbler
September 11, 2020
I'm sending my condolences to all of his family and friends. I was shocked to hear about this; I will forever cherish the memories of him telling the children's story at church. He was a phenomenal person, wise and full of so many stories. He will be missed, but his impressions and marks will continue through all of us.
Linda France
September 11, 2020
Jessica and family, we the France family send our sincere sympathies to all of you. You were there in my life years ago when we needed you. If I can do anything, please let me know. I am still at same address. Sending prayers and love during this difficult time. He was such a nice man.
Michael Hooper
September 11, 2020
I am so sorry to hear about David. I enjoyed talking with him at church when I attended. He was a good man and will be missed. Praying for the family.
Patricia Joyce
September 11, 2020
My deepest sympathies and sadness for your loss. David will remain in my memories the young man who played in the band and was a genuinely fun, clean cut, good person of kindness and compassion. David stepped up and out to offer encouragement to those in need of affirmation. He reflected an upbringing based on a solid foundation. I had the pleasure of meeting David's children several years ago and each of them reflected a spark of David's love of fun and gift of happiness and respect. I am thankful to have known David all those years ago and to read the notes of admiration and appreciation that indicate David continued to be a person who made the crucial difference of caring.
Anne Haller-Wildfong
September 11, 2020
I am sad to see David go. My Dad and I worked with him at Virginia Mirror for many years. I hope time will comfort all of you. I still miss my Dad everyday. I will miss Davids humor and character . My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Renee Branch
September 11, 2020
My thoughts and prayers going out to the family of Carolyn, she will be missed and I pray that God blesses you Arnold for taking such good care of Carolyn all these years, she was blessed to have you
Charles and Frances Hylton
September 11, 2020
David was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. Many prayers for his family and many friends.
Joe & Irma Varner
September 11, 2020
David was a great man who loved his church and was a forever valued Bassett Ruritan Club member. He had a great sense of humor and will be forever missed. - Joe and Irma Varner
Bonnie Gardner
September 11, 2020
So sorry to hear about David. You have our condolences.
Judy Sink
September 11, 2020
So sorry to hear about David. He was a great classmate and Sunday School classmate. We even laughed that I was "older" than him by one day... he will be greatly missed.
Jennifer Scott
September 11, 2020
May God fill you all with peace and comfort in this time of loss.
Charlie Bowman
September 10, 2020
A great Bassett Ruritan has gone home. May God comfort his family and friends as they travel this journey.
Vickie Bullins
September 10, 2020
He was such a good person we really appreciated all the kindness that he gave Daddy and Mom . Especially since Daddy passed. We will surely miss him and we are so sorry for your loss. Dorothy, Tommy , Terry and Vickie
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