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John David "Dave" Obel, 63, of Cold Spring, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in Edgewood, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Virginia Obel. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Shirley Bryan Obel; his brother, Mike (Joy) Obel, sister, Billie Jeanne Obel and her children, Matt and Krissi. Dave loved golfing, hunting, UK sports, Reds baseball and coaching basketball at Calvary Christian and Campbell County High Schools. He was a member of the Sports Hall of Fame at Simon Kenton High School where he lettered in all sports. Dave was Basketball Player of the Year in 1969 in the Ninth Region. He was also drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dave played professional softball for the Cincinnati Rivermen. Dave touched the lives of many during his employment as a Funeral Director for Dobbling, Muehlenkamp and Erschell Funeral Homes. Dave was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2014 at the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St. Alexandria, KY. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church of Cold Spring, 4410 Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY. Interment will be in the Oakland Cemetery, Grant's Lick, KY. Memorials may be made to Backpack Meals, C/O Grant's Lick Baptist Church, 941 Clay Ridge Road, Alexandria, KY 41001 or to Lighthouse Ministry, C/O Oak Ridge Baptist Church, 6036 Clubhouse Drive, Latonia Lakes, KY 41015. Online condolences can be given at alexandriafh.com
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Coach Andy Christofield
September 28, 2014
One of the finest individuals I have ever known and coached. So sorry to hear of his passing.
Richard Egan
September 27, 2014
Such a nice and warm person always made our family feel so good at all funerals. The Egan family.
Susan Snyder
September 26, 2014
Shirley, please know that you are in our prayers. While we never met your husband, we were lucky to know you. So he had to be a pretty lucky guy to be married to you!
Dave and Sue Snyder, Kathy and Aimee
Curtis Heuser
September 26, 2014
Dear Shirley...We were so shocked and saddened to hear of Dave's death. Dave was always a great supporter and friend of the shops of historic Bellevue as well as a dear friend of the Heuser family. May god comfort and sustain you through this difficult time my friend. Much love...Curt
September 26, 2014
Dave was an awesome guy who I enjoyed playing golf with. I am so sorry for your loss Shirley. Mrs Terry Haynes
Gary & Ruthy Leap
September 26, 2014
Shirley, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Bob Hauck
September 25, 2014
Shirley, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dave taught me alot, both at work and on the golf course. I have alot of great memories of our time together. Bob & Chris Hauck
Adam Sommers
September 25, 2014
Shirley,
You truly are the lucky one. Spending so many years with such a great man, role model, mentor and friend. Coach Obel watched me grow for many of years at Calvary. I am truly blessed to have had him in my life for such a short amount of time. I hope I brought him joy as much as he brought it to me. My grandparents and myself are praying for you and your family.
God Bless.
- Adam Sommers
Bill Rachford
September 25, 2014
Shirley, I was so sorry to learn this news. Our prayers will be for you and your family. Saying, I'm sorry for you loss seems so trite but there is not much else one can say at a time like this. I will see you at the visitation tomorrow afternoon. Your friend and classmate, Bill
September 25, 2014
Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time. The Girls from EKU
September 25, 2014
Shirley & Family
We are saddened by your loss of Dave. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Eldon & Mary Evans
Kent & Donna Evans
Mary Evans Horsthemke
Dean Traylor
September 25, 2014
Shirley,sorry for your loss.
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