David Allen Droog, Sr.

David Allen Droog, Sr., 85, of Rustburg, Virginia, went home to heaven peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home after a short illness. He was born on July 22, 1939, on Tomahawk Dairy Farm in Campbell County to the late Kors Droog and Ellen Dobyns Droog.

A graduate of Rustburg High School, he proudly served in the United States Navy from 1960 – 1964 in the engine room of the USS Leahy and USS Eaton and was involved in the Bay of Pigs.

He retired from BWXT in 1998 after 32 years as a warm roll operator. He was a charter member of Temple Baptist Church, serving as deacon, Sunday school teacher, usher, youth camp, kids camp, and Children’s Church for 51 years. He was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.

David is survived by his wife of 57 years, Sandra Hall Droog; children, Wendy Droog Posey (Randy) of Anmoore, WV, David Droog Jr. of Rustburg, VA, Benjamin Droog (Tiffany) of Crew, VA, Philip Droog Sr. (April) of Gretna, VA, Daniel Droog (Marcy) of Rustburg, VA, and Sarah Droog Owens of Gladys, VA; grandchildren, Stanley Sr., David III, Joseph, Andrew, Rebekah, Jacob, Johanna, Caroline, Philip Jr., Ruth, Rose, and Ruby; step-grandchildren, Renee, Hayley, and Collin; great-grandchildren, Stanley Jr., and Lyla; sisters, Mary Ellen Getz (Grayson) of Quicksburg, VA, Judy Evans (Jim) of Concord, VA.

A family visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg, with Pastor Brian Warren officiating. Burial will follow the funeral service at the Dodson Family Cemetery, 1211 Dodson Drive, Rustburg, Virginia, with Rev. Robert Lee officiating.

The family would like to thank The Hospice Care Workers and The Care Advantage Workers.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Rustburg Fire Department or the Rustburg Life Saving Crew.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.