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David Earl "Crazy Dave" GREENWAY

David GREENWAY Obituary

GREENWAY, David Earl "Crazy Dave"

May 26, 1954 - Nov. 21, 2014, passed into the gates of heaven to join brother Tony "Catfish". Dave grew up in Portage, IN where his hometown friendships remain strong. At 18 he moved to Clearwater. His twinkling eyes, huge smile, booming laughter, and larger than life personality endeared him to everyone he met. He is survived by parents, Myrl and Doris of Springville, TN; wife, Joyce; son, Kevin; daughter, Lisa (Sean) McFarland; stepchildren, Fontana and Lulu Ostrander. He also leaves behind his "brother from another mother" Ron Strickland, longtime friend of over 30 years; and first wife of twenty years Gerilyn Frederick. Dave was a giving and generous friend. He enjoyed buying gifts for those he loved and a round of drinks for friends. He loved life and lived each day to the fullest. He was a fisherman, golfer, Deadhead, Santa, St. Patrick, and life of every party. Many hearts are broken, but in his spirit and memory we will "Keep on Truckin". Celebration of Dave's life at Mickey Quinns in Indian Rocks Beach, Saturday, Dec. 13 at noon.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Nov. 29, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for David GREENWAY

21 Entries

December 10, 2014

Even though we lived far apart and could not be part of "everyday" life you were a treasured and loved family member. You were the Uncle that took my children to the park to play, you were the bear hug and huge smile when we were in Fla for a visit. You will be missed by the many friends and family members that love you and I am grateful to be counted among them. Keep smiling down on us Dave!
Love,
Angela and Rich

Susan and Art DeLisle

December 7, 2014

Dave,I never saw you that you w ere not smiling,and such a great smile.I will always remember last years Christmas party when the little children were so happy that Santa stopped at our party to see them.Such a very nice man,you will dearly be missed by all who have crossed your path.

Monte Tuttle

December 4, 2014

Dave,and Tony, were such a big part of mine and many lives. You boys are truly missed. I'll hang on and share the great memories, till we meet again.

December 4, 2014

Wally Schlink

December 2, 2014

So many memories, shooting pool in the Greenway basement, a rousing game of Pass-Out, running track together, visiting the Dave & Ron's motel in Dunedin. What a great guy that will be sorely missed by so many. RIP Dave. From one of your many many friends.

December 2, 2014

My condolences to his entire family. He enjoyed everyday and did it with a smile.
Paul Burch

Tom Cahillane

December 2, 2014

This is still taking time to sink in. We all loved Tony, Dave, and their wonderful parents. Always a delight to spend that one summer day at the annual Catfish outing with them.
Love this Family like so many others.
Peace my friend!!!

November 30, 2014

Wow, it is still so hard to believe that we won't be having Santa with us(or not in person) on Dec. 13th at the yearly Strickland Christmas party! There are so many fond memories and craziness over the last 30 years,dam from back in the day when we were all so young and full of it!!!!!!!!!!! You are so loved by so many, and it is still so hard to believe that you are truly gone, but you are gone in body only, you will live on forever in our hearts and memories! And memories oh yeah, we got the memories,and so until we meet again, your memory will live on! Love ya, Denise Strickland Diehl!!!!

Sharon Johnston Burke

November 30, 2014

Loved, loved, loved him! My condolences to his entire family. He will be forever in our hearts.

November 30, 2014

I will love you forever Dave. My heart is broken. I hope you heard everything I said to you. Thank you for many wonderful years, many happy memories and our two beautiful children. Love, Gerilyn

November 30, 2014

So sorry for your loss! Cherish the precious memories!

November 30, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Dave. I'll always remember his helpfulness while buying tools at Jim & Slim's.
The Fulton Family

mike barnes

November 30, 2014

RIP crazy Dave

Danny Gurgon

November 29, 2014

Growing up with the Greenways...and the memories that I have with Dave and Tony...will be held in my heart until we see each other again....I'm privileged, honored and blessed that God crossed our paths at a very young age...

Diane Highlands

November 29, 2014

Dave...your loss is felt by so many. You were very loved. You will be greatly missed. Especially your smile and your laugh. Still can't believe you are gone but you will always be in our hearts.

lovya brother.....

brian gurgon

November 29, 2014

wherever you & your brother end up in the afterlife, is where I am hoping to be too...

Marie Tomasello

November 29, 2014

It is still so very hard to believe that you are gone. I feel so blessed that you were part of our family. I will get to see the imprint you left every time I see Kevin and Lisa. Rest in peace Dave knowing you were loved by many. Forever in my heart...Marie

Leon and Nancy Hart

November 29, 2014

You were a brother to all of the Strickland's. We will all miss your big smile and your wonderful friendship. We know you will be looking over all of us,especially your other brother Ron.

Marti Owens

November 29, 2014

I love you Dave and God Blessed me when he let your parents and your family be a part of my life. I will never forget our fun and friendship.

November 29, 2014

Your loss is felt by many, and you leave behind such a beautiful loving family. The impact you made on people's lives will never be forgotten.
-Shelle Bean-

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