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David Carbaugh Obituary
David Henry Carbaugh, 68, of Winchester, VA, died on Sunday, November 5, 2017 wrapped in God's loving arms as He welcomed him into his eternal home after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.
Mr. Carbaugh was born on July 11, 1949 in Winchester, the son of the late Henry Jacob and Nora (Winter) Carbaugh.
He graduated from James Wood High School in 1967 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from Berea College in Berea, KY and a Master's in Horticulture from North Carolina State University.
He worked at Virginia Tech's Alson H. Smith Jr. Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Winchester for 42 years, retiring in January 2016. He was known as an area expert on fruit trees.
Mr. Carbaugh enjoyed his farming life at Knolldale Farm in the community of Bartonsville, where he grew up. He loved tending to the family garden and blessing others with its harvest.
He was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church.
He is remembered for his love of family and friends, his kindheartedness, and his generosity. He was a creative person and enjoyed crafting beautiful wreaths for all occasions.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Wayne Carbaugh; and his sister-in-law, Arlene Carbaugh.
Surviving are his sister, Nancy Carbaugh O'Rear of Woodstock; brothers, Frederick Carbaugh of Steward, IL, and Clayton (Brenda) of Stephens City; and sister-in-law, Sophie Carbaugh of Oswego, IL.
"Uncle Dave" was a loving uncle to his five nieces, Mitzi Bible, Natalie Van Waning, Amy Mantz, Melissa Gutierrez, and Rebecca Carbaugh,; and to his great nieces and great nephews, Lydia, Jarod, and Jaxon Bible, Alexandra, Camryn, and Trynda Mantz, Mason and Kate Van Waning, and Carolyn and John Gutierrez.
He always treasured his visits with relatives in East Tennessee, who he felt very close to.
A funeral celebrating his life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 10, 2017 at Phelps Funeral Chapel, 311 Hope Drive, Winchester officiated by the Reverend David Tweet.
Private burial will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
Friends will be received Thursday from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 W. Cork St., Winchester, VA 22601 or the LFCC Foundation, David Carbaugh Scholarship Fund, 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645
Arrangements are by Phelps Funeral Service. www.phelpsfunerals.com
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Memories and Condolences
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November 27, 2017
I am extending my condolences to the family and friends of. May the entire family find peace in knowing that God cares for you and your family and will help you during these difficult times. 1 Peter 5:6,7*
Dave picking apples in 2014.
Greg Peck
November 10, 2017
My sincere condolences to Dave's family and friends. He truly was an expert on apples and especially loved harvesting fruit. Each Fall, Dave would source local apple varieties for the Apple Harvest Festival. It was always an incredible display and much admired by all those who got to see Dave's hard work on display.
November 10, 2017
My heartfelt condolences to the Carbaugh. Words cannot ease the pain of losing someone we love in death. May the God of loving kindness and compassion, console your grieving heart during the loss of your precious loved one.
Harold Levine
November 9, 2017
David Henry family: know that he is in peace NOW with Jesus Christ. His suffering is over and he is with the FAther. Bless.
Lila Cox
November 9, 2017
Will forever miss your smile when you stood looking at the choices of homemade ice cream at our chicken barbecue.
Sandra/James Carbaugh
November 8, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with David's family. We remember his visits in our younger years of marriage before moving around. He was always a kind, caring, and humble person. Thank God that his pain and suffering is over. Our love to the family, Jim and Sandra Carbaugh
Benjamin Schultz
November 8, 2017
Jesus name will free thee, my son. amen
Karl Lutenberg
November 8, 2017
Rest knowing he is with Christ, the only son of God, the Father.
November 7, 2017
May the God of all comfort strengthen your entire family and may you also be comforted by the scripture found at Psalms 116:15
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