Daniel David Dolly, 67, of Front Royal, Virginia, entered peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, September 9, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Pastor Carl Menefee officiating. Interment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens at Waterlick.
David was born February 1, 1955, in Olney, Maryland, son of the late Pearl Strother Dolly and Donald Malcolm Dolly, Sr.
Known as “Dinkie” by his family, he was a graduate of Warren County High School, Class of 1974. He was a master electrician for over 40 years, member of IBEW Local 26, retired from both the Dupont Front Royal plant and Axalta Coating Systems in Front Royal, and was owner and operator of 3D Electric. He was a member of the Front Royal Baptist Temple, an avid hunter and outdoorsman. David enjoyed passing this legacy onto his daughters and grandchildren.
Surviving are his loving and devoted wife of 16 years, Barbara Williams Dolly; three daughters, Amy Dolly-Kibler (Jason) of Front Royal, Jessica Van Anden (Geoffrey) of Strasburg and Ashleigh Rohrbaugh (Ryan) of Front Royal; eight grandchildren, Autumn Kibler, Winter Kibler, Summer Kibler, David Van Anden, Jaime Van Anden, Ryleigh Rohrbaugh, Grayson Rohrbaugh and Gavin Rohrbaugh; three step-daughters; numerous step-grandchildren; two sisters, Linda Athey of Summerville, South Carolina and Katherine Shiflett of Haymarket; one brother, Donald M. Dolly, Jr. of Front Royal; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a special brother-in-law, William Athey, Sr., a special sister-in-law, Dorothy Glascock; and a nephew, Brian Dolly.
Pallbearers will be Jason Kibler, Geoffrey Van Anden, Ryan Rohrbaugh, David Van Anden, Jaime Van Anden, Grayson Rohrbaugh, Gavin Rohrbaugh and Dennis Cooper.
Honorary pallbearers will be Donald Dolly, Jr., William Athey, Jr., Keith Shiflett, Tyson Romer, Charlie Goddard, William Athey, III and Seth Hamman.
The family will receive friends on Friday, September 16 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Front Royal Baptist Temple, 25, West 18th Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
it was so good to talk to Dinkie at our last family reunion this year. He had such a sweet calm Spirit about him
Our heartfelt condolences are sent to Amy, Jessica, Ashleigh and family. Prayers uplifted for peace and comfort.
Girls, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. prayer for all concerned.
Love and Prayers to the Family during this most difficult time ❤️
I am so sorry for your pain, and so joyous that your daddy is no longer suffering. To know that he is going to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior I know that each of you girls will be comforted by at the end of the day by Jesus.
Grief is something that we feel because we had the privilege to have a very special person in our life,a blessing beyond words.
Barbara,Amy,Jessica,Ashleigh and family, we are so sorry to hear of the home going of Dave, but we know that he is happy and full of joy to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ.
So sorry for the loss of David, Prayers for peace and comfort
To the Family of Dave Dolly. Thinking of you all and keeping everyone in our heart’s and prayers
Wesley &Gladys Stinson
Dave,
You fought the good fight, and now you can rest in peace. We will miss you, but we have many good memories to look back on. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.