Ray Clifford Dove, Sr., 91, of Broadway died November 24, 2023 at his residence.
He was born September 6, 1932 in West Virginia to the late Loy W. and Ida Thomas Dove.
Ray worked as a USDA inspector for many years and after retirement went to work for VDOT. He was a member and board member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Ray was an avid hunter, especially bear, and was a longtime coach of the Sportsmen Softball Team.
On March 18, 1967 he married the former Donna Biller, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Ray Clifford Dove, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Broadway; daughters, Sandy A. May and companion Rick Cubbage of Timberville, Patty Twisdale of Timberville, Pam Thomson and husband Keith of Broadway, and Karla Goodloe of Timberville; special grandson and great-granddaughter raised in the home, Jermey Hottinger (Tara), and Melody Goodloe; grandchildren, Jay Dove, Crystal Hottinger, Jason Hottinger, Misti Yoder (Carl), Chris Thompson (Rachelle), and Blake Goodloe (Paige); nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren with three on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Dove; siblings, Justin Dove, Lucille Mongold, Edna Secrist, Pauline Kuykendall, and Paul Dove; and sons-in-law, Robert Goodloe and Willis Twisdale.
Pastors Jerry Ruff and Larry Aikens will conduct a celebration of life service at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1445 Rio Rd E, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
He was born September 6, 1932 in West Virginia to the late Loy W. and Ida Thomas Dove.
Ray worked as a USDA inspector for many years and after retirement went to work for VDOT. He was a member and board member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Ray was an avid hunter, especially bear, and was a longtime coach of the Sportsmen Softball Team.
On March 18, 1967 he married the former Donna Biller, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Ray Clifford Dove, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Broadway; daughters, Sandy A. May and companion Rick Cubbage of Timberville, Patty Twisdale of Timberville, Pam Thomson and husband Keith of Broadway, and Karla Goodloe of Timberville; special grandson and great-granddaughter raised in the home, Jermey Hottinger (Tara), and Melody Goodloe; grandchildren, Jay Dove, Crystal Hottinger, Jason Hottinger, Misti Yoder (Carl), Chris Thompson (Rachelle), and Blake Goodloe (Paige); nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren with three on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Dove; siblings, Justin Dove, Lucille Mongold, Edna Secrist, Pauline Kuykendall, and Paul Dove; and sons-in-law, Robert Goodloe and Willis Twisdale.
Pastors Jerry Ruff and Larry Aikens will conduct a celebration of life service at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1445 Rio Rd E, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
Ray Clifford Dove, Sr., 91, of Broadway died November 24, 2023 at his residence.
He was born September 6, 1932 in West Virginia to the late Loy W. and Ida Thomas Dove.
Ray worked as a USDA inspector for many years and after retirement went to work for VDOT. He was a member and board member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Ray was an avid hunter, especially bear, and was a longtime coach of the Sportsmen Softball Team.
On March 18, 1967 he married the former Donna Biller, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Ray Clifford Dove, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Broadway; daughters, Sandy A. May and companion Rick Cubbage of Timberville, Patty Twisdale of Timberville, Pam Thomson and husband Keith of Broadway, and Karla Goodloe of Timberville; special grandson and great-granddaughter raised in the home, Jermey Hottinger (Tara), and Melody Goodloe; grandchildren, Jay Dove, Crystal Hottinger, Jason Hottinger, Misti Yoder (Carl), Chris Thompson (Rachelle), and Blake Goodloe (Paige); nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren with three on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Dove; siblings, Justin Dove, Lucille Mongold, Edna Secrist, Pauline Kuykendall, and Paul Dove; and sons-in-law, Robert Goodloe and Willis Twisdale.
Pastors Jerry Ruff and Larry Aikens will conduct a celebration of life service at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1445 Rio Rd E, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
He was born September 6, 1932 in West Virginia to the late Loy W. and Ida Thomas Dove.
Ray worked as a USDA inspector for many years and after retirement went to work for VDOT. He was a member and board member of the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Ray was an avid hunter, especially bear, and was a longtime coach of the Sportsmen Softball Team.
On March 18, 1967 he married the former Donna Biller, who survives.
Also surviving is a son, Ray Clifford Dove, Jr. and his wife Debbie of Broadway; daughters, Sandy A. May and companion Rick Cubbage of Timberville, Patty Twisdale of Timberville, Pam Thomson and husband Keith of Broadway, and Karla Goodloe of Timberville; special grandson and great-granddaughter raised in the home, Jermey Hottinger (Tara), and Melody Goodloe; grandchildren, Jay Dove, Crystal Hottinger, Jason Hottinger, Misti Yoder (Carl), Chris Thompson (Rachelle), and Blake Goodloe (Paige); nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren with three on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Tyler Dove; siblings, Justin Dove, Lucille Mongold, Edna Secrist, Pauline Kuykendall, and Paul Dove; and sons-in-law, Robert Goodloe and Willis Twisdale.
Pastors Jerry Ruff and Larry Aikens will conduct a celebration of life service at 2:00 P.M. Sunday at the Bethel Church of the Brethren in Mayland. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Saturday from 2-4 P.M. at the Grandle Funeral Home in Broadway.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1445 Rio Rd E, Suite 104, Charlottesville, VA 22901.
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