David “Emmie” Lynwood Tharpe, 81, of Front Royal, Virginia passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at his residence.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at 11 AM at Prospect Hill Cemetery with Sammy Campbell officiating.
Mr. Tharpe was born on February 9, 1939 in Riverton, Virginia to the late James and Ina Curry Tharpe. He was also preceded in death by his step son, Michael Williams. He worked in Gainesville at Atlantic Research.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Patricia “Pat” Ann Tharpe of Front Royal; Stepdaughter, Karen Kerns of Front Royal; son, David Tharpe of Front Royal; sister, Joyce Broy of Reliance, Virginia; brother, James Washington Tharpe Jr. of Eagle Rock, Virginia; five grandchildren, Missi Merritt, Heather Tyler (Drew), Amber Tharpe, William Tharpe and James Tharpe and five great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to Blue Ridge Hospice, 333 West Cork Street, Winchester, Virginia 22601.
So sorry for your loss. May his memory be eternal.
My thoughts and prayers for the family
Pat, Joyce and family
I’m so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Our families used to all be so close, but have drifted all over the area; and age and illness has confined us to our homes more than we like. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Although Shirley is in her home, her mind is not very good any more. Alzheimer’s is a horrible disease. God bless you all and give you nothing but good memories of this special man.
Love
Wanda
Pat and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We both have fond memories of Dave. Keeping you in our thought and prayers.
Debbie & Chris
Dear Pat, Joyce & Family —
I am so sorry to hear of David’s passing. Heaven gets sweeter all the time as more and more of our loved ones arrive there. Sending my deepest sympathy, and much love to you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.