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John David "Dave" Obel
John David “Dave” Obel, 63, of Cold Spring, KY,
passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2014, in Edgewood, KY. He was preceded in
death by his parents, John and Virginia Obel. He is survived by his wife of 35
years, Shirley Bryan Obel; his brother, Mike (Joy) Obel, sister, Billie Jeanne
Obel and her children, Matt and Krissi. Dave loved golfing, hunting, UK sports,
Reds baseball and coaching basketball at Calvary Christian and Campbell County
High Schools. He was a member of the Sports Hall of Fame at Simon Kenton High
School where he lettered in all sports. Dave was Basketball Player of the Year
in 1969 in the Ninth Region. He was also drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dave played professional softball for the Cincinnati Rivermen. Dave touched the
lives of many during his employment as a Funeral Director for Dobbling, Muehlenkamp
and Erschell Funeral Homes. Dave was a member of Oak Ridge Baptist Church.
Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2014 at
the Alexandria Funeral Home, 325 Washington St. Alexandria, KY. Funeral services
will be held on Saturday, September 27 at 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church, 4410
Alexandria Pike, Cold Spring, KY 41076. Interment will be in the Oakland
Cemetery, Grant’s Lick, KY. Memorials
may be made to Backpack Meals, C/O Grant's Lick Baptist Church, 941 Clay Ridge
Road, Alexandria, KY 41001 or to Lighthouse Ministry, C/O Oak Ridge Baptist
Church, 6036 Clubhouse Drive, Latonia Lakes, KY 41015.
Sending hugs and prayers to the Obel Family. I shared a lot of fun times at Pendleton County Golf Course with Dave and Shirley. God Bless.
ReplyDeleteNancy Wood
Shirley and Marvin, Please know you and your family are close in my heart and prayers during this very sad and difficult time. May all the wonderful memories shared with Dave bring smiles to all of your faces during this sad time. May his loving spirit live forever in your hearts. Teri Fisher-Pagan
ReplyDeleteI hope Dave's loved ones are able to find any peace they can to help them through this time. Dave was treasured by many and it's crushing to lose him. He was always humble and happy and a great person to be around.
ReplyDeleteHugs to Shirley and family.
-Joey Payne
Shirley, Marvin and Family: We are thinking of you and hoping you will find comfort and peace in special memories. Dick & Karen Vaughn
ReplyDeleteOur deepest sympathies. You and your family will be in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteSincerely,
Paula Steelman and Taylor Duncan
My deepest sympathy to Dave's family. I played basketball in high school and softball against Dave and also went to college with him in Georgia. He was a good friend, great person, and a great athlete. Our prayers are with you.
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Glenn Coyle
Our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. We are holding you close in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Wayne and Brenda Klette
ReplyDeleteShirley,
ReplyDeleteIt breaks my heart to hear about Dave. I still remember the first time I met him and he shook my hand with that big paw and a wry smile. He was so good to me during the time we worked together. I will miss him. Heaven is sweeter because he there. Love and prayers to you and the family.
Jeremy Leach
Dave was one of a kind, what a wonderfully kind and gentle person. To Dave's family, you are in our thoughts and prayers through this trying time. ay God wrap his loving arms around you and give you comfort and peace. Jerry and Cindy Harris
ReplyDeleteShirley it was with much sadness hearing of Dave's passing. He was a fine person and I am greatfull for knowing him. I apologize for not being able to make the visitation. I know mom would be sad as well if she were hear as well, I know she counted on the guys alot when she lived above the funeral home. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and family.
ReplyDeleteDave Pulsfort
Shirley and family, we were so shocked and saddened this morning when we heard the news about Dave. I know that all of his golfing buddies will surely miss him. We hope that you will find peace in all of your loving memories until you meet again. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mark and Mary Lou Sudkamp
ReplyDeleteDave rest in peace. You will be missed by all your friends. Will always remember the good times playing basketball at twenhofel. My condolences to Shirley and family. Mike Repka
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