Obituary
David Olen Gothard
(October 27, 1938 - February 6, 2022)
David Olen Gothard, 83, of Cary, NC,
formerly of Huntington, WV, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, in Wake
Medical Center, Raleigh, NC. He was born October 27, 1938 in Ona, WV a son
of the late Lowrey and Sylvia Ruley Gothard. He was also preceded in death
by a sister Loretta Weekley. Dave was a Georgia Tech graduate. He retired
from Special Metals, Pittsboro, NC plant and then worked for American Water
in Johnson City, TN. Survivors include: his wife, Reba Sowards Gothard; two
sons, William Michael Gothard of Everett, MA and David Edward Gothard of
Cary, NC; two daughters, Susan Lauren (Michael) Davis of Sanford, NC and
Shelley Lynn Gothard of Naples, FL; two grandsons, William (Meredith) Carter
and Michael Carter all of Sanford, NC; three nieces; and a nephew. Funeral
services will be conducted noon Friday, February 18, 2022, at Chapman's
Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Bobby Ray officiating. Burial will be in
Woodmere Memorial Park, Huntington. Visitation will be from 11:00 am to noon
Friday at the funeral home.
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