Fredrick David "Dave" Dusenberry, Jr., 79, of Morgantown passed away late Monday evening, April 3rd, 2023 at WVU Medicine - JW Ruby Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Morgantown on July 18th, 1943, a son of the late Fredrick David Dusenberry, Sr. and the late Lola Belle Dusenberry McVicker.

Dave is survived by his wife of 58 years, Charlotte Pounds Dusenberry; his children Lola Riley and husband Eric of Morgantown, Brenda Frum of Windham, OH, and David Dusenberry and wife Teresa of Masontown, WV; his grandchildren Alicia Frum and her fiance' Chris Demanelis, Kole Riley, Tyler Riley, and Joshua Dusenberry and his fiance' Haley Hicks; nine great-grandchildren and one on the way; two step-grandchildren Alisha Wilson and Brian Yost; three-step-great grandchildren; his siblings Peggy Spiker and husband Leonard, and Edys Deuesenberry and husband Tom; as well as many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded by death one grandson Michael Frum.

Dave was above anything else a family man - totally devoted to his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He always looked forward to family vacations and spending as much time together with them as he could.

He was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his service in the Army, he was employed with Mecca 911 for many years where he was awarded with Communicator of the Year for the state of West Virginia. He was a dispatcher for the Monongalia County Sheriff's Department and also served as a Bailiff in the Mon County Court System. He was heavily involved with Senior Monongalians, having served as their past President.

Friends may join the family to honor Dave's life and legacy at Smith Funeral & Cremation Care, 108 Holland Ave., Westover / Morgantown on Thursday, April 6th, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, and again on Friday, April 7th, 2023 from 10:00 am until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 am officiated by his friend, Jason Smith. Immediately following the funeral service, interment will follow at Pleasant Hills Cemetery in Morgantown where Full Military Honors will accorded at the graveside.

Messages of comfort and other symbolic gestures for the family may be offered at www.smithfcc.com.

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