David Ray Robinette

David Ray Robinette, 63, of Gallipolis, Ohio went to Paradise on Saturday, March 14, 2015 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Born on December 22, 1951, David was the son of the late Julius Lewis Robinette and Lorena Ernestine Swimm. David trusted Jesus Christ as his Saviour on March 12, 2015. David is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Betty; his son, David Ray Robinette, Jr. of Princeton; stepson, Gary D. Young and wife, Penny of Winfield; stepdaughter, Rita Marion of Gallipolis, Ohio; sister, Linda Donely and husband, Dickie of Princeton; brothers, Wayne Robinette of Princeton, Michael Robinette of Dublin, Virginia, Donald Robinette of Princeton, Scottie Robinette and wife, Wendy of Athens, WV, Jackie Robinette of Princeton, Barry Robinette and wife, Gina of Princeton; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. David grew up in the countryside of Lashmette, WV and attended Matoka High School. David was a Marine Corp. veteran of Platoon 344, Paris Island, SC, graduating July 19, 1971. In his early years, David was employed by US Steel Mining Operations in Gary, WV, and later moved into automobile sales, and worked for Mountain Motor Sales, Lester Raines, Robinette Preowned Autos, and most recently, Rick Miller Auto, Ripley, WV. David loved Nascar and was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan. David possessed a photographic memory when it came to his knowledge of automobiles. David will be most remembered as a dedicated, loving husband, a giver to all, and a friend to so many, who will forever cherish their memories of him. The graveside memorial service to honor the life of David will be at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at Lower Hodges Cemetery, off Big Hurricane Creek Road, Winfield, WV with Dr. Jeffrey Johnson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in David R. Robinette’s honor to Putnam Career and Technical Center‘s Automotive Education Programs, 300 Roosevelt Blvd., Eleanor, WV 25070. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or express condolences. Chapman Funeral Homes, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Robinette family.