DIED

September 2, 2015

AGE

LOCATION

Morristown, Tennessee

David Stubblefield, 68, of Morristown, died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in a plane crash in Davie County, North Carolina.

David was the son of Ida Neal and Fred Stubblefield, and brother to Fred (Alma) Stubblefield, Larry (Josie) Stubblefield and Judy (Bobby) Gilmore. His brother, Jerry (Sarah) Stubblefield, perished in the same crash.

David studied mechanical engineering at the University of Tennessee and joined Mahle in Morristown in 1981.

He retired from Mahle in 2007.

David was an avid pilot, motorcycle enthusiast and talented violinist.

He will be greatly missed by his wife, Betsy; daughters, Beth and Amy.

The family will receive friends Monday, Sept. 7 from 3 to 5 p.m. prior to the service.

Memorial services will be 5 p.m. Monday in the East Chapel of Allen Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Abernathy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital (mskcc.org) or The Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org).

Arrangements by Allen Funeral Home.

This obituary was originally published in the Citizen Tribune.

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Dear Betsy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.

Sincerely,
Anthony Keirsey

September 09, 2015

Betsy and girls I am sorry for your loss. Linda and I remember the good times from Cherokee Lake. Your family was a big part of the lake group. I did not hear this until 10:00 pm on Monday night. Your family will be in our prayers.

Larry & Linda Owens

Larry Owens

September 07, 2015 | Morristown, TN

Betsy
I was a neighbor to Jerry and Sarah back in the mid 60's. I never got to meet you and David but my sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family as it did to Jerry's family.
May God give you the comfort that only he can provide. We are praying for you.
Wayne Dollar and Daughter Elaine.

Wayne Dollar

September 07, 2015 | Morristown, TN

How wonderful to remember all those days of playing music with David and the others in Morristown! He made playing a joy and always did much to keep the groups performing well. I really miss those string playing trips. My best to you Stubblefields! Katherine Crews, Knoxville

September 07, 2015

Dear all,
as a Long term employee af Mahle in Germany I had the opportunity to meet david in his different functions all around the globe. As for you it's unbelievable that this accident took him out of your life so rapidly. My condolence to you and your Family.

Hans-Otto Assmus

September 07, 2015 | Stuttgart

Dear Betsy,
David was the vice president of our company in Japan some years ago. He was one of the excellent leaders our company has had, and one of the intelligent & perceptive people I have ever met. I am so glad that I've got chance having a meal together with him and Jane & Mike on April 21st this year during my visit to Morristown.
My condolence to you and your family. May the love of your daughters, family and friends carry you through the grief.

Ling XIAO

September 07, 2015 | Japan Saitama

More than 45 years ago, at a time when I so desperately needed friendship, David and Betsy mystically appeared. All the things wise and wonderful that David and Betsy have added to my life cannot be described. I feel blessed.

The science of Physics states that matter cannot be destroyed. David is still with us (we can feel him) and he lives on within Betsy, Beth and Amy, whom Marilyn and I dearly love. Please let us be your servants during the difficult times and on into the future....

September 07, 2015

I went to school with David and remember him as a very caring young man. Prayers for his family.

Joyce Dunham

September 06, 2015 | Morristown, TN

I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time!

Sharon Morris

September 06, 2015 | Kingsport, TN

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