David "Dave" Wyman, age 82, passed away on March 19, with family by his side.
David was born in Malone, N.Y., on Aug. 6, 1928, to George and Elizabeth Wyman. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., where he met his future wife, Essye Davis. After marrying in 1948, they eventually settled in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where they raised six children. He worked as an Engineer and Manager for Central Telephone Company (now Century Link), and retired in 1988. David remained active with First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach, and was a long-time volunteer with The United Way. He was also an avid booster for the Northwest Florida State College Raiders.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Edgar, Clarence, Douglas, and Robert; as well as his two sons, David, Jr. and Gregory Lee. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Essye; as well as four children, Glenda (Lindsey) Harp, Bruce (Debbie) Wyman, Gail (Roger) Renfroe and Diane (James) Baughman; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. officiated by Dr. Howard Gates of First Baptist Church, in the Chapel of Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 850-864-3361.
Burial will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
(Northwest Florida Daily News March 22, 2011)
David was born in Malone, N.Y., on Aug. 6, 1928, to George and Elizabeth Wyman. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., where he met his future wife, Essye Davis. After marrying in 1948, they eventually settled in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where they raised six children. He worked as an Engineer and Manager for Central Telephone Company (now Century Link), and retired in 1988. David remained active with First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach, and was a long-time volunteer with The United Way. He was also an avid booster for the Northwest Florida State College Raiders.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Edgar, Clarence, Douglas, and Robert; as well as his two sons, David, Jr. and Gregory Lee. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Essye; as well as four children, Glenda (Lindsey) Harp, Bruce (Debbie) Wyman, Gail (Roger) Renfroe and Diane (James) Baughman; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. officiated by Dr. Howard Gates of First Baptist Church, in the Chapel of Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 850-864-3361.
Burial will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
(Northwest Florida Daily News March 22, 2011)
David "Dave" Wyman, age 82, passed away on March 19, with family by his side.
David was born in Malone, N.Y., on Aug. 6, 1928, to George and Elizabeth Wyman. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., where he met his future wife, Essye Davis. After marrying in 1948, they eventually settled in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where they raised six children. He worked as an Engineer and Manager for Central Telephone Company (now Century Link), and retired in 1988. David remained active with First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach, and was a long-time volunteer with The United Way. He was also an avid booster for the Northwest Florida State College Raiders.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Edgar, Clarence, Douglas, and Robert; as well as his two sons, David, Jr. and Gregory Lee. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Essye; as well as four children, Glenda (Lindsey) Harp, Bruce (Debbie) Wyman, Gail (Roger) Renfroe and Diane (James) Baughman; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. officiated by Dr. Howard Gates of First Baptist Church, in the Chapel of Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 850-864-3361.
Burial will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
(Northwest Florida Daily News March 22, 2011)
David was born in Malone, N.Y., on Aug. 6, 1928, to George and Elizabeth Wyman. He joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fla., where he met his future wife, Essye Davis. After marrying in 1948, they eventually settled in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where they raised six children. He worked as an Engineer and Manager for Central Telephone Company (now Century Link), and retired in 1988. David remained active with First Baptist Church of Fort Walton Beach, and was a long-time volunteer with The United Way. He was also an avid booster for the Northwest Florida State College Raiders.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his four brothers, Edgar, Clarence, Douglas, and Robert; as well as his two sons, David, Jr. and Gregory Lee. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Essye; as well as four children, Glenda (Lindsey) Harp, Bruce (Debbie) Wyman, Gail (Roger) Renfroe and Diane (James) Baughman; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, March 24, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. officiated by Dr. Howard Gates of First Baptist Church, in the Chapel of Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, 850-864-3361.
Burial will follow at Beal Memorial Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at www.emeraldcoastfuneralhome.com.
(Northwest Florida Daily News March 22, 2011)
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