David Jackson Via Sr.

David Jackson Via, Sr.

On Saturday, November 1, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease, David Jackson Via, Sr., 85, slipped the surly bonds of Earth to touch the face of God and live in the glory of Heaven.

David was born in Floyd County on January 10, 1940, in his parents' home, and died in Floyd County on November 1, 2025 in the home that he shared with his wife of 60 years.

David was an incredible man. He bravely served his country in the United States Army in the early 1960's and was stationed in Korea. Following his time in the service, he met the love of his life, Lois Gibbs Via, and they married on June 19, 1965. David and Lois lived in Roanoke for a brief while, and started their family, before returning to their family farm in Floyd. David was a hardworking man and provided well for his family. After working for several years at Johnson-Carper, he worked for over 30 years at Yokohama Tire Company in Salem, VA. The work was long and hard, but he did his job with integrity, dedication, and without complaint, to provide to the needs of his family; making sure they had everything they needed and never went without. His hard work and dedication instilled the strong work ethic carried on by his family.

David was a man of deep, quiet faith. He knew his God and carried His teachings with him; living God's love, by example, in everything he did. A kind, loving and giving man, he was always there for his family, friends and neighbors; giving freely and asking nothing in return.

Greeting him with open arms in Heaven are those who went before him. David was predeceased by his parents, Theodore, Sr. and Susie Via; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Robert and Lois Gibbs; brother and sister-in-law, Theodore, Jr. and Louise Via; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and James Johnson; brother-in-law, Sid Taylor; brother-in-law, William Gibbs; and nephew, Gerald Via. But David surely was most warmly greeted by his son and namesake, David Jackson "Jack" Via, Jr., who left this world in 2013.

Left to remember David, and carry on his legacy, are his devoted wife of 60 years, Lois Via; daughter Lisa Via; beloved granddaughter, Gracie King; and beloved grandson, Lucas King. He is also survived by his sister, Lena Taylor; and brother and sister-in-law George and Thelma Via; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many neighbors and friends.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, with Hebron Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Jacksonville Cemetery with Military Rites by the Army National Guard, VFW Post #7854, and American Legion Post #127. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at the funeral home.

The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to their wonderful friends and neighbors, especially Roseanna and Donnie Peters and Adam Light and family, and to the kind staff of Gentiva Hospice. Your love and kindness mean more to us than words could ever express. Flowers are welcome, as well as donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 5014 Hagerstown, MD 21741 and to Gentiva Hospice, 5221 Valley Park Drive Suite 1B, Roanoke, VA 24019, in David's memory. Together, hopefully, we can find a cure.