David Pelphrey

Pelphrey, David "Pierce", age 80, of Beavercreek, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2007 at Hospice of Dayton. He was born September 29, 1927 in Paintsville, KY, the son of Frank & Murzie (VanHoose) Pelphrey. He was formerly employed as a Carpenter for Arnold Enterprises. During his retirement he continued his woodworking craft and enjoyed watching his vegetable garden grow. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Earl Pelphrey; and sister, Olga Mohler. Survivors include his wife, Betty Pelphrey; daughter, Cara Jeanette Pelphrey of Dublin, OH; brothers, Dick (Betty) Pelphrey of Sarasota, FL, Bill (Jessie Lee) Pelphrey of Burlington, KY, & Ben (Carol) Pelphrey of Columbus; twin sisters, Christine (Jim) Wright of Red Bush, KY and Maxine Blair of Staffordsville, KY; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Newcomer Funeral Home & Crematory, Beavercreek Chapel on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 from 6-8 PM. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 20, 2007 at 1 PM at Jones-Preston Funeral Home, Paintsville, KY. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday at the funeral home from 10 AM until the time of services. Burial will follow at Johnson County Cemetery, Paintsville. If so desired, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.