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David BARTEE Obituary
In lieu of floral tributes, the family requests donations be made to a charity of one's choice in David's memory. Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life at Montano's, 3733 Franklin Rd. on Saturday, January 12, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. Arrangements are being handled by Oakey's Vinton Chapel and Crematory.
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for David BARTEE
Michael Bailey
April 16, 2024
Michael Bailey
April 16, 2024
Michael Bailey
April 16, 2024
Wow! This is a slammer.Dave and I started NBC summer of 69 and immediately became best of friends. I have tried to find him through info, on line and references but to no avail. I was in Rke yesterday for Dr. visit and looked up the boys dorm, Highland hall and was flooded with heart warming memories and wishes to find him. Today I know where he is. What a dear friend. So tough to find out 10 years later. Remembered him at Texas Tavern yesterday when we would make a midnight run for heartburn. Remembered him at RMH where I recommended him for a position with me in the credit dept. He took to it like a duck to water. Strange the feeling I have now thinking I still had my old friend. We took a wk long camping trip in the Smokies. We were both Cancers so we conflicted quite often, but we were able to joke it off. Saw him in 2012 and met his wonderful wife Lynn in Vinton. What a wonderful lady. Fate has a way of surprising us. What a fantastic friend. Love you Dave!
Ann Roberts Savage
June 9, 2018
Went to National with David. Loved him so much. Wonderful guy!!
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Jay Blackwood
February 4, 2013
This is for Dave I will miss seeing you at the ticket counter jay blackwood flight attendant
February 4, 2013
From the blackwood family our condolences
Mary Delaney
January 25, 2013
I was so saddened to hear of Dave's death. We have been friends for over 30 years--we became friends through Jaycee activities in the early 80's and then at Piedmont--he as a ticket agent and me as a flight attendant. I'm still commuting out of Roanoke and saw him frequently, it's just not the same without him. I think of him so often. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim Roscoe
January 19, 2013
Lynn,
Words can't describe how sorry I feel about Dave's death. All of my memories of Dave are filled with joy, as you know we had many a great time together. I'll always remember him as a true friend and caring person.
Angela Wright Ayers
January 14, 2013
Everyone has had so many wonderful things to say about my Uncle Dave. Thank you all for your kind words and support of Lynn, my mom, and our family during this time. It's good to see how many lives he touched. We will miss you always, Uncle Dave!
Kathy "Kate" Hiler
January 13, 2013
Lynne, John, Parents, & Family,
I was so saddened to hear that Dave had suddenly passed away. He and I worked together, in Roanoke, when we were still Piedmont Airlines. Dave was that perfect combination of being both a great co-worker and a lot of fun. Over the years, as I moved around, it was always such a pleasure to return and see Dave's bright, smiling face at the airport, and be greeted with a hug and a laugh or two, while we reminisced about the "good old days". He was a true gentleman, and will certainly be missed by all.
May your family find some measure of comfort in knowing what a positive imprint he has left on the lives of the many who knew him. Blessings to each of you.
Trena Lewis
January 12, 2013
I am so very sorry to hear about Dave. As I retired flight attendant, I got to know him. He had such a great personality and was always very helpful to me and Piedmont/US Airways customers. It was always such a joy to come into the airport and see his smiling face! Dave will be sorely missed by so many; I am sure that ticket counter will not be the same without him. My prayers are with his family and friends. May God comfort you all.
Tony Ward
January 12, 2013
I was a Fraternity Brother of David's at NBC. He and I would run across each other from time to time and talk about college days and life. My prayers and thoughts to his wife and family.
Terry Wright
January 11, 2013
Wow. How proud I am that my brother touched so many lives. He definitely was one of a kind, and for that I loved him. Thank you all for your kind words and memories. This has been the hardest thing I have ever had to deal with, but the support and prayers from family and friends and these touching words from his friends and colleagues help make every day a little better. Thank you all.
Mary Davis
January 11, 2013
John, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your Dad only from the friendly face at the airport, but didn't realize he was your dad. I know Ben and Staci are so sad. I wish you peace. Ben's mother, Mary Davis
Belinda Galvin
January 11, 2013
I just heard about Dave. I am so sorry. I worked with him for a long time in Roanoke for USAirways.
January 11, 2013
Lynne,
I am thinking of you and praying for you during this time of loss. I think of you often.
Julie Jones
Nick & Martha Perez
January 10, 2013
Martha and I knew Dave from our many shared years at Piedmont. I still fly and will miss his smile and greetings.
Our condolences to his family.
Lynne
January 9, 2013
I would like to thank everyone for the kindness shown to me through your thoughtful words in this guest book. It is friends like you who have helped me in this dark time and I can't begin to tell you how much it is appreciated. Many, many thanks.
Judy Melki
January 9, 2013
Remembering all those Friday nights with David,Lynn and all the gang from channel 7 at the Deli Shoppe. I wasn't just your waitress, I was a friend. So sorry for your loss , he will be missed by countless many.
January 8, 2013
I am sadden to see Dave leave us, He & I were co workers @ POL back in the day. I used to run into Dave on occasion @ Foodlion and we would catch up on our lives. Good bye dear friend. Cindy Wheeler
Toni Atkins (Steffey)
January 8, 2013
David and I attended NBC together. He was one of my first friends at National. Bartee was full of mischief, but always had a smile. As college friends sometime do, we drifted apart; each to their own lives. I would hear of him from time to time and remember how we (the gang) would hang together and have some funny, funny times. My heart and prayers are now sent to his family and friends. I am so very sorry. When I think of Dave, it will be with fond memories.
Rest in Peace Bartee......
Dan Horner
January 8, 2013
I met Dave when he was a student at National Business College. We became part of a special group of people that had great times together. He always had a good sense of humor and was always up for fun. And yes, he was very polite and caring. After about 35 years we got back in contact. Whenever I came to Roanoke, several of us would meet at Montano's for drinks and to share old times. It is fitting that his celebration of life will be at Montano's. I wish I could be there.
Amy Owen
January 8, 2013
Dave was a wonderful guy with a smile for everyone he met. I will miss his sense of humor and friendliness.a
January 7, 2013
Dave was a wonderful ticket/gate Agent. I worked for Piedmont and appreciated his knowledge and help for my parents when they traveled. It was always reassuring to me that someone of Dave's skill was there to help send them on their way and answer his questions. We shall miss him.
Liz Kowalski
January 7, 2013
David will be missed. I started working at the Roanoke Airport in 1993 and remember seeing Dave at the other end of the checkin counters at USAir checkin while I worked for United. When I needed seats I would call and when he answered I would say its your friendly UA agent at the other end and we would look at each other and wave. I will miss that every day. My deapest sympathy for the family and know that David will be missed.
Reggie Lemon
January 7, 2013
My wife and I will miss your smiling face at the airport. Seems you were always there helping someone. As one of the "old Piedmont" employees, your expertise will be missed. Reggie, Piedmont/USAirways retired pilot.
Mike and Kathy Fowler
January 7, 2013
Dave was a good friend and a great guy. I wish I could be there Saturday to remember him. Thoughts and prayers to Lynn and the family.
January 7, 2013
Sincere condolences for the family and friends who knew Bartee...In the words of Uncle Remus,{if you knew Dave}..." I
sho' was glad 'bout dat." - Jack
January 7, 2013
My Condolences to David's parents, sister Terry and David's family.
How wonderful it was to suddenly check into David's booth at the Roanoke Airport this summer on my way to Paris! David recognized me before I could check my bags and I was shocked to see him after all these years.
I was David's fourth grade teacher at Bellevue in Danville, VA and what a delight to talk a few moments of those memories we had there. I am sorry I missed out on knowing he worked so close to my area and I am equally sorry he left us so suddenly.
Lois H. Hinkle, Salem, VA
Chuck and Cheryl Gilliland
January 6, 2013
We missed seeing his friendly face at the airport on Saturday and are so sad to know that we won't see him there again. So sad.
Deborah Franklin Shannon
January 6, 2013
So sorry to hear of David's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with all of David's family, Clarence & Becky and Terry. We love you.
Cindy Wellons
January 6, 2013
I miss seeing your professional, debonair self at the UsAir ticket counter. You were always so helpful when I would need to switch passengers from my airline to yours. I remember our last conversations (not work related) about the Vermont Country Store. You were talking about nostalgic candy. Then, we talked about one of your passengers, Ms.Hinkle, and her being your school teacher, who then became my principal in Elementary school....You will be missed by so many!!!
Linda Marshall Phillips
January 6, 2013
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the family.
Sallie Godwin
January 6, 2013
I work for TSA and spoke to David most every day. He was a terrific person always making our day a little better just by being in it. I will always remember how he kept enjoyed life.
Rick High
January 6, 2013
Our hearts are broken at Dave's passing. I worked with him for many years and will miss his warm smile as he greeted me every morning. We offer our prayers for his family.
Jerry Brummett
January 6, 2013
David, Voodoo, Chris, Kathy, Randy and I grew up on Alpine Drive and had the most wonderful times, when our band needed a bass player, David stepped in and learned the bass. I will always remember David, he was a very special friend.
David Pitonyak
January 6, 2013
I learned the sad news today. Dave was a consummate professional. He helped me on numerous occasions on my travels. A man of so much integrity. His passing will be felt for years to come.
Marianne Shick
January 6, 2013
Dave made the agony of frequent travel bearable! He was always chipper, even on terrible delay days and even at 5:00am. He will be terribly missed. Rest in peace my friend.
Michael Heaton
January 6, 2013
I am shocked and deeply saddened to receive word of Dave's passing. We shared some great times back in the day at Piedmont. He was always a welcoming face flying back into Roanoke. My thoughts and prayers to his family.
January 6, 2013
I was a Fraternity Brother of David's at NBC. He and I would run across each other from time to time and talk about college days and life. My prayers and thoughts to his wife and family.
Jackie Jewsbury
January 6, 2013
i will always remember going berry picking in the woods with my grandaddy
stephanie willoughby
January 6, 2013
I worked with Dave for six years and many days that I came into work that he was there he had a funny or tender story to tell me about his wife or his son. He would bring me pimento cheese from Tinnells because he knew I loved it and didn't get into that area of town very often. I will miss his kind ways and sense of humor most of all.
Brian Echols
January 6, 2013
I will remember Dave's thoughtfulness, sense of humor, and hospitality. May your soul rest in peace.
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