David E. Custis

David Custis Obituary

HAMPTON - David Eugene Custis, 56, was called home to rest Monday, July 9, 2007. He died suddenly as a result of a tragic car accident. David was born April 19, 1951, in Hampton, Va., and was a member of Gloria Church of Jesus. David graduated from Bethel High School in 1969, and retired from NASA Exchange Cafeteria after 28 years of employment. David was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Custis and Maude Robinson, two sisters and one niece. Survivors include four sisters, Estelle McQueen (David), Edith Custis, Barbara Pankey and Shirley Robinson; five brothers, Clark Stonewall, Lloyd Custis (Cheryl), Joseph Custis Jr., Charles Custis (Carolyn), all of Hampton, and Andrew Custis (Valerie) of Winston-Salem, N.C.; many loving nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends. Viewing will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, at Gilmore's Funeral Home, 3314 Roanoke Ave., Newport News, Va. Funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, at Little Zion Baptist Church, 1824 W. Queen St., Hampton, Va., with Bishop JH Bowser officiating. Interment will follow at Little Zion Baptist Church.

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Published by Daily Press from Jul. 12 to Jul. 16, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for David Custis

14 Entries

Nathaniel Price

July 19, 2007

david was a good friend and neighbor. he had a good heart and was the kindest person anyone could know. We will miss him dearly. We know that he is with God because he was a true christian. David we love you but you are with God now rest in peace.

Love Nate, Devonne and Mark

JOYCE NEDD & FAMILY

July 18, 2007

DAVID IS WITH GOD NOW. WE ARE SADDENED BY HIS LOSS BUT WE KNOW WE WILL ALL SEE HIM AGAIN. OUR FAMILY SENDS OUR PRAYERS AND CONDOLENSES TO YOU ALL. MAY GOD CONTINUE TO HOLD YOU NOW AND ALWAYS.

angela dickerson

July 17, 2007

We all loved David and may he with God.He was a very special uncle and we spent many good times together,you know it felt just like yesterday when we were just walking down the street to get a burger or Roses Department store.He will be missed very much by me,and i will always hold all the great times God gave us to spend together.

Love Always,
Angela Dickerson and Family

Wayne Stewart

July 17, 2007

I was sad to hear the news, but that cannot measure the sadness you all must feel. We all loved David and he will be missed. He was a hard worker who had a great laugh. I pray God will comfort you during this time of sorrow. God Bless you.

Wayne and Sherrill Stewart

Betty Copling

July 17, 2007

May you since the presence of God very near to bring your family comfort during the the hard times. May you cherrish the good moments. My family has known David since we we lived on Rowe St. in North Hampton with our grandparents and David visited very often. He rode the bus not to long ago and he encoueaged me just hearing him talking about all hi accomplishments. We the Corbin, Copling and Reid families extend our prayers and concerns for the family. We will miss seeing and talking to him. Lv. Dea. Lee and Min. Betty Copling

Diana Curtis

July 16, 2007

I would like to express my deepest sympathy to David's family. He will be missed by all the Hampton Health Department staff that new him. David always spoke with a cheery voice of optimism whenever I spoke to him. He will not be forgotten. Diana Curtis,a HHD Staff member.

Brenda Cunningham Mauney

July 16, 2007

David was well loved and will be remembered fondly. The Cunningham family sends our deepest sympathy. God bless each of you.

Laurence Turner

July 13, 2007

Your family has the Turner's family deepest sympathy. May God be with you and keep you strong.

shelly johnson

July 12, 2007

We all loved David, he was a sweet soul. He will be genuinely missed. It's my prayer that you the family will remember that David believed in the power of Jesus Christ and exibited great faith and for his faith---Great is his reward in heaven!!! May God richly and truly sustain you now and always--Shelly J./Glorious Church

Charlotte Thornton

July 12, 2007

David was very special to me and the staff at the Hampton Health Department. I will miss him and his very happy and funny nature. It is hard to believe I will not hear his laugh again. Dr. Thornton

DARRYL STONEWALL

July 12, 2007

GOD BLESS YOU DAVID, I`VE MEMORIES FROM A LONGTIME AGO!

Minister Helaine Brantley

July 12, 2007

We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss.
May God's presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only God can give.
We truely enjoyed David and his spirit of worship at Greater Bethlehem Christian Assembly.

Lila Wells Whitlow

July 12, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Bernie West

July 12, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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