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David Comstock Obituary
Louisville - 81, passed peacefully to be with our Heavenly Father on December 24, 2019. He was born on September 8, 1938 in Louisville to the late Sylvester "Boobie" and Josie Comstock.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, John "Bob" Joseph and Richard "Ricky" Martin.
David graduated from St. X, Class of '56 and most recently, a member of Sts. Simon and Jude. He retired from Bellsouth and was currently a full time employee of PIKE Telecom.
David is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Albin Comstock of 61 years, his four children, Timothy Comstock (Cora Jean), Kevin Comstock (Jeanie), Linda Comstock Hall (Buck) and Jenny Phillips Baker (Kevin); seven grandchildren, Sarah Comstock Wallace, Sam Comstock, Abi Comstock Ratterman (Joey), Caitlin Hall Clines, David Hall, Jake Comstock (Kayla) and Hannah Phillips; 3 great-grandchildren, Shawn Comstock, Scotty Comstock and Keltie Ann Wallace; cousin Mike Woodrum (Dee); and countless lifelong friends.
Visitation will be 2 -8 Sunday, December 29th Joseph E. Ratterman & Son, 7336 Southside Dr. His celebration of life Mass will be at Sts. Simon and Jude, 4335 Hazelwood Ave. at 11 am Monday, December 30th with burial to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Mass of the Air.
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Gina Priddy
March 21, 2020
Jenni and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. He was always such a sweet man and had a great smile on his face. I am sure you have great memories of happy times.
Take care and God Bless,
Gina & Chuck Priddy
Debbie Hudson
December 31, 2019
Sorry for the loss to the family. Prayers for all.
Sissy,Rick(Aleen Fell) Young
December 31, 2019
My condolences to the family.Dave was a wonderful husband,dad,grandpa,etc.All the fun they had together with my Mom,Dad,The Young's,the Recktenwald's,the Tripletts,etc.It was hilarious just watching them all.They did everything together & always had a blast.Well I gotta say the 3 amigos are back together Dad,Dave & Dave.Love to all.Godspeed....
Jack Kastensmidt
December 29, 2019
I worked as a consultant to the telephone company and worked extensively with Dave for about 30 years. He was a great guy and I considered him to be a friend. I am sincerely sorry to hear of his passing
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Michael Whelan
December 29, 2019
I was blessed to have Dave as a friend. I will miss seeing Dave the 3rd Monday of each month at Checks.He was so much fun to be around. May God Bless his family.
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December 29, 2019
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December 29, 2019
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December 29, 2019
Terry Lally
December 29, 2019
Dave was a classmate of mine at the old St. Xavier High School located at 2nd and Broadway. He was a fun, very approachable guy to be around and I enjoyed talking to him at our monthly St. X luncheons. Condolences to Dave's family and close friends. I will share an Ave with you. God bless.
Terry Lally
Dale Jolly
December 28, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. Dave was a WONDERFUL man. Nothing but great memories of him while hanging out with Tim growing up.
May God bless you and comfort you in this time.
The world lost a really good one this week.
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