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David Stubblefield Obituary
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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September 9, 2015
Dear Betsy,
I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.
Sincerely,
Anthony Keirsey
Larry Owens
September 7, 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
Wayne Dollar
September 7, 2015
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.
September 7, 2015
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
Hans-Otto Assmus
September 7, 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.
David on 2015.04.21
Ling XIAO
September 7, 2015
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.
September 7, 2015
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. Steve and Marilyn
Joyce Dunham
September 6, 2015
I went to school with David and remember him as a very caring young man. Prayers for his family.
Sharon Morris
September 6, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time!
September 6, 2015
Betsy, Dan and I were shocked and saddened to learn of David's passing. I fondly remember getting together in Morristown and shuttling our girls back and forth. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Beth and Amy. Ardith and Dan Davis
David Brooks
September 5, 2015
You and your family are in our prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. David & Jackie Brooks
September 5, 2015
Betsy,
We are so sorry for your loss. David and I had some great motorcycle rides together. He will be so missed. With our deepest sympathy - Kenan & Diane Bible
September 5, 2015
Betsy, I hope that you can feel my love and caring for you. You have lost a wonderful husband, and I have lost a wonderful friend. I am here for you in whatever way that I may be of help to you. Ralph
Nancy Tothill
September 5, 2015
Thinking of all of you. I now live in NC near Advance. Was in high school with David and Gerry.
God bless.
Nancy Matheson Tothill
Richard Mayes
September 5, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of David's passing. I served in Vietnam with David and enjoyed reuniting with him and meeting Betsy at our 39th Engineer reunions.
carol nordstrom
September 5, 2015
I knew David from violin lessons with Mary Ann. We played for a few years in a small ensemble and he was such a joy. A very kind and gracious man. I will miss him.
carl stubblefield
September 5, 2015
i'm so very sorry to hear of Davids passing, we grew up knowing each other all our lives, i'll miss him and remember the motorcycle rides we had taken, GOD Bless betsy and daughters.
Carol Caldwell Lana
September 5, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Azzie Miller
September 4, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Michael Stubblefield
September 4, 2015
Betsy and girls - so very sorry to hear this sad news. Please know that we are praying for all of you during these very difficult days. David was very special and we know that you all will miss him. We love all of you and will continue to pray that our Lord will meet your every need. Love - Mike and Linda Stubblefield
Judy Cranford
September 4, 2015
So very sorry for your loss.
September 4, 2015
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time but knowing that you are wrapped tight in God's arms. Gail Noe-KIlgore
Mary & Russ Kendall
September 4, 2015
Dearest Betsy, Please accept our deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
September 4, 2015
PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. MY CONDOLENCE, JUDY KIRK STUART
Eugenea Pollock
September 4, 2015
Mark and I will miss his friendship for the rest of our lives. He was one of the most intelligent, perceptive, insightful, funny, gracious people we have ever met, and he was such a devoted life partner to Betsy. I can scarcely imagine the magnitude of her loss. Seeing this news today upon our return from a retreat that was isolated from electronic communication was like a body blow. So, so, so sorry.
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