Westmoreland “Wesley” Dove
The best husband and Dad in the world went home to be with the Lord on November 25, 2010. It was a Thanksgiving celebration of a life well lived.
Born on December 17, 1925 to Charles and Leila Dove, he is the last of his generation, having been predeceased by his parents and siblings. On December 23, 1949 he married the former Margaret Bowman who survives of the home. He also leaves behind his four children, Wanda Dove Greene and her husband, Fred of Sandbridge, VA; Robert Charles Dove of Danville; Brian Dove and his wife Cynthia of Wilson N.C.; Robin Dove Crews and her husband Alan of Danville and his mother-in-law, Mamie Bowman of the home. He has three grandchildren, five great grandchildren and many beloved nieces and nephews .
Wesley served in the U.S. Navy in World War II in the Pacific. He was of the Baptist faith and was always active in his church before becoming a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. He was a deacon, taught Sunday school, sang in quartets and was choir director for many years. He also volunteered with the local literacy program. He was employed with the City of Danville for thirty years and retired in the late eighties. He was well known for his generous nature and charming wit. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Funeral services officiated by Rev. Daryl Joyce of Hospice will be held on Monday, November 29, 2010 at 3 p.m. at the Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery with graveside military honors by the American Legion Dan River Post 1097 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 3 p.m. before the funeral service. At other times, they will be at the residence, 322 West Main Street, Danville.
Rest Well Sweet Prince, I’ll see you in the morning.