DAVID OURS Jr.

1928 - 2021

David Scott Ours, Jr. (Age 92)  
Of Ashburn, VA passed away from COVID related pneumonia on January 9, 2021. David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many. David is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna Jeanne (Wilfong) Ours, two daughters, Donna Whitt and husband Duane Whitt, Renee Bild and husband Ralph Bild, three granddaughters-Amanda Jeanne Whitt, Kristen Andrea Whitt and Tresa Leigh Bild. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters-Brenda Ruby Baxa and Barbara Rae Snyder.David was born December 19, 1928, in Buckhannon, WV, son of David Scott Ours and Cleo Henderson Ours. Upon graduation from Buckhannon Upshur High School, David enlisted in the U.S. Army for service during WWII and later transferred to the U.S. Air Force and served with their occupation forces in Japan until 1949. David was called again to active duty at the outset of the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1951.David was expert in corporate finance and accounting operations, having earned a BS degree from West Virginia Wesleyan College and an MBA degree in Industrial Management from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. His professional career spanned decades, including positions at DuPont, Celanese and COMSAT (now Lockheed Martin). An avid sports fan for life, David followed his beloved teams, both college and professional, particularly WV Mountaineers, NY Yankees, Washington Nationals and the Washington football team. Memorial and Celebration of Life services will be held at Arlington National Cemetery later this year. Condolences and tributes may be posted electronically at www.directcremationservicesofvirginia.com.