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Walter DuVal Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
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J.T. Stinson
October 4, 2009
it's really sad when you fall out of touch with someone. Having moved away and then off to college I am sad to say that I had fallen out of touch with Gene. Having worked with Gene occasionally in the summer as his carpenter assistant and helping out at the concession stand I can say that Gene was a real standup guy. I will miss him dearly.
Alexis Stinson
October 4, 2009
Although I havent been able to see Gene in a while I will allways miss him and the jokes and the times he helped me through sports and buying christmas presents. He will be forever missed.
The Mack's
September 4, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Tammy (Dyson) Howe
September 3, 2009
Dear DuVal family,
My prayers go out to all of you at this time. Gene was a fun loving nut. He kept my dad in stitches and tried to keep the girls in line both on and off the field. I am not sure how any coaching was ever done at practice because he was such a cut up. I am grateful to Gene for keeping in-touch with my dad for so many years. My dad loved nothing more than to spend hours on the phone talking to Gene about softball and laughing about their good times as Falling Creek coaches. Take care and know that the world is a better place because of the happiness Gene brought to so many.
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John Littell
September 3, 2009
We are all going to miss you Walter.
September 3, 2009
i am so sorry for you loss walter was great to work with could always put a smile on your face he will be greatly missed at richmond ford my prayers and thoughts will be with the family.
sissy@richmond ford
Karen Raikes
September 2, 2009
I am really sorry to hear about Gene. Whether I was playing ball against him when he was coaching Falling Creek or for him with Genes Machine he always made it fun and was always smiling! He will be greatly missed. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family.
Jessica Halderman
September 2, 2009
Oh Gene... The fun times we had playing softball with you. You allowed me to make some of the best friends and memories a girl could ask for. From the many pizzas from Pizza Den to the car pools in the old truck of junk and the thunderbird. I'll never forget when we took your thunderbird to the bathroom one game and Jessica Luck nearly killed us all in it. I also always remember you giving us those crazy snack cakes all the time! Man were those the good ol days! Say hi to Jenny for all of us and yal don't have to much fun up there. Thanks for all the good times.
Debbie & Sid Bragg
September 2, 2009
To the DuVal family,
We just got the sad news about Gene. Please accept our deepest sympathy. You are all in our prayers.
Sidney & Debbie "Craven" Bragg
Jack and Gini Fuller
September 2, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to the Duval family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Taft Cameron
September 2, 2009
John and Family, It was my good fortune to have know Walter. He always had a good joke or story to tell.I know he will be missed by us all here at Richmond Ford,Linc,Merc. thanks for sharing him with us.Taft
September 2, 2009
I will miss Walter deeply - he was such a funny guy! Always with a joke or a bit of insanely obscure trivia, you couldn't help but smile in his presence. His devotion to Georgia was truly touching - my heart goes out to his family. Trish @ Richmond Ford
Dean Pecket
September 2, 2009
I have only worked with Walter for a month but that was all it took to realize how good of a person he was. He would make you smile everyday and tell you one of his or a couple of his stories. I will miss him and my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Harvey, Sharon,Chelsea & Jacob Griffith
September 1, 2009
The Falling Creek community has lost a wonderful man. Gene was such an active volunteer in the Falling Creek atheletics, that sometimes he was a one man show. Always with a joke, an opinion and a helping hand, he inspired many kids to play sports and many parents to get involved as he did our family.
Only one thing replaced his love of that and that was Georgia. His face would light up like a kid at Christmas when he talked about her. I'm so glad he found that happiness in his life.
Our prayers are with you and God is always by your side
The Staff of Morrissett Funeral Home
September 2, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
September 1, 2009
Anne, Patrick and Duval Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. We ask God's comfort and peace for you.
The Browns
Alma, Pannell, Talya, Tyson and Kerstyn , Richmond, VA.
September 1, 2009
I miss him already. He was always smiling, always telling a joke. As his next-door neighbor, we talked so many times at the fence between our properties, politics being a favorite subject. Since we saw things very differently, those conversations were pretty lively. I will miss that. Walter was a great guy, a good person. My sincerest sympathies to all the family and Georgia and her children. Lauren
Lauren Sutherland
September 1, 2009
I miss him already. He was always smiling, always telling a joke. As his next-door neighbor, we talked so many times at the fence between our properties, politics being a favorite subject. Since we saw things very differently, those conversations were pretty lively. I will miss that. Walter was a great guy, a good person. My sincerest sympathies to all the family and Georgia and her children. Lauren
Tom Streeter
September 1, 2009
I have only known Walter for a couple of weeks since I started working with him. In those couple weeks I already have memories of him. He will be and already is missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Tom Streeter
Richmond Ford
Jessie Moss
September 1, 2009
Gene-I have so many good memories of you! It was you who found me, Amanda, and Jenny throwing the ball infront of Falling Creek Middle School that day and came over to talk to Dad about signing us up. I'll always remember working with you at The Diamond and pizza at Pizza Den after every practice and game. Your truck was a mess, but you'ld pile us all in whenever we needed rides. Your laugh was contagious, your heart filled with gold, and your kindness genuine. I hope you'll spend some time with my sister. You will really be missed!
Carol (Hancock) Sisk
September 1, 2009
Walter was is my class at Sacred Heart School when we were kids. He was a very nice young man and kind to everyone. His mother also taught there. I would like for his family to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Todd Maynard RICHMOND FORD
September 1, 2009
We here at Richmond Ford would like to offer our thoughts and prayers to Walter's family and friends. Walter will be greatly missed here. He had a heart of gold and would do anything to help his co-workers. We will also miss the way he could brighten our day with some obscure story about any subject, at any time.I personally will miss him hovering around my desk and hearing his chuckle from across the room.
Patrice Wingo
September 1, 2009
Gene talked me into joining the board of the Falling Creek Athletic Association .We sure had some crazy times .Just 2 weeks ago we were remembering selling ice cream at the Diamond, the dunking booth at Fun Day, and getting cotton candy in our hair on a windy day! To this day, I don't know what we put in that Brunswick stew, after a few beers! Gene, you finally acknowledged that Michelle DID break her elbow, and wasn't being a baby.Thanks for all of the fun Falling Creek Girls Softball memories, and for putting Michelle on 1st base! We will miss your (bad) jokes. Tell Jenny we miss her.
Deane Family
September 1, 2009
Georgia, and the Duval family, We are so sorry for your loss and we will miss him. He was a really good guy and we will never forget him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Chris Byard
September 1, 2009
To Georgia, her family and the DuVals,
He had a huge heart and loved us all. He is gone too soon and will be always missed. So many good times to remember, he was one of a kind. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrick and Debbie Mullins
August 31, 2009
Gene was a special kind of person, always joking always happy. Georgia would always talk of holidays and what they were cooking. Gene loved holidays and he loved Georgia. They were a special couple, I know he will be terribly missed. Remember the good times and good days...God has taken over now and Gene will be at peace.
Lee Ann Athanasatos
August 31, 2009
Georgia, I am so very sorry for your loss. Gene was a great guy who obviously loved you deeply. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
John H Howard
August 31, 2009
It is hard to express how much of a loss Walter is to everyone. His family has my deepest sympathy. Walter was one of a kind. He could put a smile on anyone's face, and he was not afraid to speak his mind. We need more special Walter's in the world. He will be deeply missed.
Amanda Moss
August 31, 2009
Some of my fondest memories were on the softball field. I went through many coaches and many teammates,but my softball years were the best years. I owe this to Gene. He took me under his wing when I was only 8 years old and as I grew older, he was always there. Gene had a wonderful sense of humor, even though some of his jokes I didnt quite understand until I got older. Gene was one of a kind and I can still remember when he met Georgia. I can still see the glow in his face and hear the pitch in his voice that let you know he was forever a changed man. He seemed a lot like a young boy with his first puppy love. I will miss you Gene and do me a favor and make sure Jenny is staying out of trouble.
Buddy & Mary Jordan
August 31, 2009
To the entire DuVal Clan
We are deeply saddened and in shock of the loss of Gene. Our heart goes out to all of you.
Stephanie Perkins
August 31, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Gene was a wonderful person as well as a good softball coach, we butty heads many times during the years on the field but all in good fun. His jokes, smiling face and laughter will be missed. May you rest in peace Gene. Stephanie
Gretchen Webb
August 31, 2009
I am Greatly Sorry for Your Loss and Ours Georgia. Walter was my Friend for only a short time but none the less He was my friend and I will be sad to know He is no longer going to talk my ear off! He will be Missed! God be with You in your time of sorrow.
Gretchen Webb
Vickie
August 31, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Walter was one of the most likeable men I have ever known with such a outgoing personality and wonderful sense of humor. Georgia, please know he was always talking about you and how much he loved you. You and his family meant the world to him. He touched everyones heart and life he met here at Richmond Ford. He will be missed greatly. Vickie
August 31, 2009
To my surrogate Richmond family - the DuVal clan... I am laughing at all the wisecracks that Gene made about each of you and me! I can see his jolly smile. Thoughts and prayers are with you! Love - Gayle (Alexandria, VA)
amy
August 31, 2009
Walter may you rest in peace and i am so sorry for your lose Gorgia my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
AMY at richmond ford
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