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He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Gene Vandiver; his aunts, Mae Allice Vittitow and Libby Dugan and an uncle, Johnny Dugan.
Survivors include his wife, the former Patricia Riggs; three sons, Michael Conner, of Louisville, Benjamin (Stafani) Yates, of Owensboro, and Richard Day, of Boston; a daughter, Amanda (Mike Skees) Humphrey, of Boston; and four grandchildren, Savannah, Jake, Bel and Norrin.
The funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at Kappel Funeral Home, Boston Chapel, in Boston, with burial in Little Brick Cemetery in Boston. The Rev. Joe Riggs will officiate.
Visitation is 1-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, and 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to American Veterans.
Kappel Funeral Home Boston Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Jr. and Dale Vittitow
February 28, 2013
Sending prayers for strength and comfort
Danny Kelly
February 28, 2013
Rest Brother, you are in the hands of our "Father". Thoughts and Prayers to the family, Dave was a great guy, he will be sorely missed. Very fond memories, always respected. There are few like him. RIP my friend.......
Sharyn Masterson
February 27, 2013
Patty, I'm so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayer's!
Patty (Cothern) Sullivan
February 27, 2013
Patty, So sorry for your loss. David was a great guy. Praying for you and all his family.
Penny Chance (Cothern)
February 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. David was a great guy. I remember him being a kind person, funny, and helpful. My prayers are with your family.
Wayne & Jeanell White
February 26, 2013
Prayers for all.
I know how much Dave will be missed.
We love you Pat.
Jeanell White
February 26, 2013
Prayers for all.
I know how much Dave will be missed.
Love you Pat.
February 26, 2013
Patty, I am so sorry for your loss. May he RIP. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Hauserman
February 26, 2013
Sorry for your loss.
Dianne Fausak
February 26, 2013
David was a good man. He will be missed. Love to all the family.
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