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A private memorial service will be held this Summer in David’s honor.

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Charles David Blue

October 15, 1942 - May 28, 2022

Charles David Blue of Lynchburg, VA 79, passed away on Saturday May 28, 2022, He was born on October 15, 1942, in Fayetteville NC, the son of the Reverend David Fairley Blue Jr. and Thelma Walker Blue.

David is survived by his loving wife, Betty Trevey Blue; two children and their families: Susan Blue and Jeff Starke and their two children: Emma Blue (12), and Walker (9) of Irvine, CA, David and Jenn (Adams) Blue and their three children, Brady (11), Harper (8), and Mason (6) of Arlington, VA.

David was a graduate of Davidson College and served in the U.S. Airforce from1965 to 1970 attaining the rank of Captain. He later moved to Lynchburg, VA in 1980 and was the owner of Management Recruiters of Lynchburg. David was an active member of the community and First Presbyterian Church.

David and Betty were married on Valentine’s Day During the great blizzard of 1970.  David was late to the Wedding due to the bad weather and guests couldn’t make it to the ceremony. Despite the issues around the wedding, they were happily married and great partners in life for the last 52 years.

David enjoyed life in Lynchburg with his neighbors on Oriole Place. The antics of the Oriole Place Crew created legends and stories that will be told for years and served as a shining example of what true friendship is.  He also enjoyed spending time on The Farm in Bedford County.

David was a great storyteller and lively debater. He loved nothing more than a good debate with friends and never lost an argument with the TV.

 

In lieu of flowers please consider giving to: St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html?sc_dcm=58700007391419626&sc_cid=kwp&sc_cat=b&ds_rl=1291300&ds_rl=1285465&ds_rl=1290690&gclid=Cj0KCQjw-daUBhCIARIsALbkjSYhWEaFICgSQax7e1z-OlFMS7wjaJ_jNfcXrXISMVZcfuB-bvTcjd8aAsVrEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

First Presbyterian Church of Lynchburg’s Malawi fund

https://www.fpcly.org/world-mission.html?layout=edit&id=308

A private memorial service will be held this Summer in David’s honor.

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

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Sending love to the whole family. We have such fond memories of times with y'all. David was always so charming and funny. Wishing you peace.

Posted by Elizabeth Cash Becker on June 6, 2022

I send my love and sympathy to you, my friend in Christ. Through this time of grief, give your prayers to God and know that He is with you and your father always - our souls are eternal. His memory is with you; recalling all the great times you have spent together.

Posted by Brad Bokoski on June 1, 2022

So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Psalm 121:1-2. I will lift up my eyes to the hills from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth.

Posted by Michael Rudder on May 31, 2022

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