David Duaine Fitzwater, 73, of Pinch, went home to be with the Lord March 26, 2017.
He was born December 27, 1943 to the late Rev. Eldon and Katie Backus Fitzwater.
David was in the US Army and served his country honorably in Vietnam. He retired from Hooten Equipment as a refrigeration installer and formally worked for Montgomery Wards. His greatest achievement in life was accepting Christ as his Savior on Feb 3, 2017.
In addition to his parents, David is preceded in death by his brothers, Don, Bob, Johnnie and Jackie Fitzwater; sisters Pauline Boyles, and Eunice Wheeler.
David is survived by his wife of 50 loving years, Wanda Sue Welch Fitzwater; son, David Scott Fitzwater; daughter Melissa (Mark) Lesher; brothers, Eldon (Ella Rae) Fitzwater, Bill (Carol) Fitzwater of Oak Hill, Tom (Beverly) Fitzwater of South Charleston; sister, Audrey (Tom) Meikle; and granddaughter, Savanna Lesher who was a special gift from God.
The family would like to give special thanks to Joe and Angie from Gentiva Home Healthcare Services and Janet from Hospice Care.
A graveside service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Elk Hills Memorial Park with Brother
Marvin Welch officiating. Visitation will be from 1:30 - 2:00 pm at the cemetery.
Military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post 61.
In lieu of flowers the Fitzwater family requests memorial donations be made to Hubbard Hospice House, 1001 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311. "If you never needed there services you have no idea the wonderful work they do."
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road Elkview, WV 25071
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