1938
2024
DUFFIELD, VA - Calvin Gerald McDavid Duffield, VA, 85, entered into eternal rest to be with his heavenly Father, Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Heritage Hall, in Big Stone Gap, VA.
He was born in Scott County, VA, on June 18, 1938, to the late Clifton and Lina McDavid.
In addition to his parents, his wife Mary Carole Roach McDavid; and a sister, Janivee roach, preceded him in death.
Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Beulah Bishop, Duffield, VA, Wanda Bishop, Church Hill, TN, Anita (Doug) Jones, Duffield, VA, Dremia Smith, and Charlotte (Delmas) Lane; Church Hill, TN; brothers, Bruce (Nell) McDavid, Duffield, VA, Vernon (Doris) McDavid, Duffield, VA, and Samuel (Karen) McDavid, Duffield, VA; caretakers, Henry and Mary Roach; special nephews, Anthony, and Travis Roach; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 5-7p.m., Friday, January,12, 2024, at the Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 7:00p.m., in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Vernon McDavid officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2024, at the McDavid Family Cemetery, 1243 Cliff Mtn. Way, Duffield, VA. Family and friends are to meet at the cemetery, at 10:45 a.m., for the graveside service. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the home of Henry and Mary Roach at any time.
An online guest register is available for the McDavid family at www.gatecityfunerals.com.
Gate City Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Calvin Gerald McDavid.
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Shirley Busler
January 10, 2024
Dremia I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. Im not sure if you remember me but we use to be good friends back in the day in Duffield. My name was Shirley Tipton. I live in Kingsport and I would like for us to meet again. Please reach out to me on my home phone at 423 343 9021. I'd live to see and talk to you...
May God give you and your family peace during this difficult time... Shirley Busler
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