Reverend David Smith Van Brakle

Reverend David Smith Van Brakle

David Smith Van Brakle Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home on Feb. 16, 2023.

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David Smith Van Brakle's passing on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 has been publicly announced by K.V. Knopp Funeral Home in Allentown, PA.

According to the funeral home, the following services have been scheduled: Memorial service, on March 4, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., at Royersford Baptist Church, 452 S. Lewis Road, Royersford, PA.

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February 23, 2023

Rich & Trudy Chartrand posted to the memorial.

February 18, 2023

susan harris posted to the memorial.

February 16, 2023

K.V. Knopp Funeral Home posted an obituary.

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Rich & Trudy Chartrand

February 23, 2023

To the Family & Friends of Rev David Van Brakle,
Our hearts and prayers go out to his family. We've known David & his family for years at Calvary Baptist. They are a wonderful loving family and David and his mother will be sorely missed. May God bless this family.
All or Love, Trudy & Rich Chartrand

susan harris

February 18, 2023

My deepest and sincerest condolences to David's family and friends. He will be so very deeply missed, as he had helped shine light in the darkness for many of us over his life. May he rest in peace.

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February 23, 2023

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