9/17/1937 - 8/31/2021
David Swain DeHoff, age 83, a resident of Portland, passed away on
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at his home following a battle with cancer.
David was born on September 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 2 years receiving 3rd class Petty Officer. 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 January 15, 1982.
Survivors include:
His wife: Judy DeHoff – Portland, Indiana
Step-daughter: 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, September 11, 2021 from
11 a.m. – 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 towards Trinity United Methodist Church or Portland
Breakfast Optimist Club.
Williamson & Spencer Funeral
Home; September 1, 2021
Contributed by Jim Cox
Buried in Wells Cemetery