September 8, 2021 at 4:35 p.m.
David DeHoff
Sept. 17, 1937-Aug. 31, 2021
David Swain DeHoff, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, at his home following a battle with cancer.
David was born on Sept. 17, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Billy and Verlinda (Swain) DeHoff. He graduated from Portland High School in 1955 and served in the Naval Air Reserve and on active duty on the USS Antietam for two years, earning the rank of petty officer 3rd class.
David delivered milk for Jacks Dairy and Home Dairy. He later worked for Naas Foods and served as shipping and receiving manager at Jay Products for 25 years. David also served as an assistant at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home for several years.
David was a life member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Portland. He was also a member of Portland Breakfast Optimist Club where he received Rookie of the Year and Optimist of the Year, Jay County Historical Society and American Legion Post #211 of Portland where he served on the honor guard.
David married Judy Richards on Jan. 15, 1982.
Survivors include:
His wife — Judy DeHoff, Portland, Indiana
Stepdaughter — Jody Walker (husband: Garry), Portland, Indiana
Grandchildren — Trevor Walker (wife: Melissa), Krista Durbin (husband: Tony) and Garry Robert Walker, Jr.
Great grandchildren — Brayden Walker, Emily Bell, Makenna Walker, Larissa Walker, Jacob Walker, Adrian Camp, Craig Camp and Lance Camp
Brothers — Richard DeHoff (wife: Waneta), Indianapolis, Indiana, Fred DeHoff (wife: Virginia), Portland, Indiana, and Harold DeHoff (wife: Jean), Chalmers, Indiana
Several nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Services to celebrate David’s life will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Darrell Borders will officiate the service and burial will follow at Wells Cemetery, northwest of Portland. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church or Portland Breakfast Optimist Club.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
David was born on Sept. 17, 1937, in Portland, Indiana, the son of Billy and Verlinda (Swain) DeHoff. He graduated from Portland High School in 1955 and served in the Naval Air Reserve and on active duty on the USS Antietam for two years, earning the rank of petty officer 3rd class.
David delivered milk for Jacks Dairy and Home Dairy. He later worked for Naas Foods and served as shipping and receiving manager at Jay Products for 25 years. David also served as an assistant at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home for several years.
David was a life member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Portland. He was also a member of Portland Breakfast Optimist Club where he received Rookie of the Year and Optimist of the Year, Jay County Historical Society and American Legion Post #211 of Portland where he served on the honor guard.
David married Judy Richards on Jan. 15, 1982.
Survivors include:
His wife — Judy DeHoff, Portland, Indiana
Stepdaughter — Jody Walker (husband: Garry), Portland, Indiana
Grandchildren — Trevor Walker (wife: Melissa), Krista Durbin (husband: Tony) and Garry Robert Walker, Jr.
Great grandchildren — Brayden Walker, Emily Bell, Makenna Walker, Larissa Walker, Jacob Walker, Adrian Camp, Craig Camp and Lance Camp
Brothers — Richard DeHoff (wife: Waneta), Indianapolis, Indiana, Fred DeHoff (wife: Virginia), Portland, Indiana, and Harold DeHoff (wife: Jean), Chalmers, Indiana
Several nieces and nephews
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Services to celebrate David’s life will follow at 2 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Darrell Borders will officiate the service and burial will follow at Wells Cemetery, northwest of Portland. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites.
Memorials may be directed to Trinity United Methodist Church or Portland Breakfast Optimist Club.
Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.
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