David McLain Funkhouser

David McLain Funkhouser, 72, of Edinburg, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Sentara RMH. The family will receive friends Thursday, October 10th, from 6-8pm at Valley Funeral Service in Edinburg. The funeral service will be held Friday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Church of Christ in Basye. Pastor Steve Wood will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. A fellowship meal to follow in the church social hall.

Mr. Funkhouser was born August 6, 1952, in Woodstock, son of Betty Maybelle Funkhouser of Edinburg and the late Edgar McLain Funkhouser. He was a 1971 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and Triplett Tech. He retired as manager of Penske Truck and Leasing Co. in Winchester and also worked for five years at Winchester Truck and Equipment. He was a member of Trinity UCC where he served on the consistory, as cemetery caretaker and was considered jack of all trades for anything that needed to be done. He was a lifetime member of Shenandoah County Game and Fish Association and a former member of West-Shenandoah Ruritan Club.

David is also survived by his wife, Brenda Hansberger Funkhouser whom he married on June 3, 1972; sister, Karen Estep of Edinburg; brothers, Mike Funkhouser of Basye and Jeff Funkhouser of Woodstock; and three stepbrothers, Keith, Gary and Jimmy Richards. He was preceded in death by a stepbrother, Larry Richards.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity UCC, C/O Roberta Johnson, 6019 Lonas Street, Mt. Jackson, VA 22842 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959.

David loved his family and helping out at the church. He loved to hunt and fish, welding and making things, his animals, and enjoyed reading and doing historical research. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Online condolences may be left at valleyfs.com

Arrangements by Heishman Funeral Home Inc., Valley Funeral Service Branch, Edinburg.