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Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert

The Reverend Dr. David Philip Gellert, 83, of Lynchburg, Virginia, died on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

A memorial service celebrating David's life and ministry will be held at 4 p.m., on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at First Presbyterian Church, Lynchburg.

For more information, please visit tharpfuneralhome.com.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit www.tharpfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The News & Advance on Oct. 16, 2025.

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Kathryn Drury

October 16, 2025

I´m grieved to read this! He was an excellent minister and a wonderful person. My sincere condolences to the Gellert family.

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4:00 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

1215 V.E.S. Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24503

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220 Breezewood Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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