David Holley Sr., 90, of Winter Haven, Fla., formerly of Walton, N.Y., died Nov. 12, 2019 at Spring Lake rehabilitation and nursing home in Winter Haven, Fla.
David was born June 24, 1929 in Walton and lived most of his life in Walton. He was the son of Everett and Frances Holley. He worked at Breakstone and at Walton Central School as a bus driver for over 30 years. He was married to Margaret Peg Elwood for 62 years who passed away in 2015.
He had five children, Pamela of New Jersey, David Jr. and wife Elaine of Walton, Karen (his caregiver) of Winter Haven, Fla., Wayne and Melissa of Lebanon, Mo. and Mark of Scotia. He had six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, who he loved and adored.
He had one brother Norton, one sister Patricia and daughterin law Cheryl who predeceased him. He is survived by a sister Thelma of Newburgh and one brother Phillip of Ohio.
David loved to garden and spent a great deal of time in his garden. He had an unwavering faith in God and loved to sing his praises in church choir and many other choirs. He had a lifelong love of his wife Peg and missed her when she passed. He loved David Jr. farm and spent many hours helping. He returned in August every year for the Delaware County Fair in Walton. He was a good man who lived God’s word and was a role model to all.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the First Congregational Church of Walton, NY in the name of David M. Holley Sr.
Services will be at the First Congregational Church of Walton on April 25 at 11 a.m. and burial will be in Walton Cemetery.
