David Karl Heatwole Goering, 53, a resident of Dayton Virginia, after a period of declining health, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Mr. Goering was born on July 12, 1969 in Rockingham County and was a son of Ida Lois Heatwole Goering of Dayton and the late James Alfred Goering. He worked as a poultry farmer and attended Dayton Mennonite Church. Dave’s humor, generosity, and encouraging words touched many in the community.
In addition to his mother, surviving are his siblings, Jim Goering and wife Bonnie of Spring Creek, Kathy Rhodes and husband Steve of Dayton, Samuel Goering and wife Angela of Dayton, Nathan Goering and wife Marlene of Keysville, GA, Regina Knicely and husband Fred of Linville, John Ralph Goering of Dayton; and a number of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.
In addition to his father, Mr. Goering was preceded in death by a nephew, Jeremy Goering.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Dayton Mennonite Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church on Friday, March 10, 2023 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.