David G. Pavey Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David G. Pavey Sr., 81, of 207 Pine St. Towanda, PA passed away Sunday evening, May 5, 2019 at the Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. David was born in Oklahoma City, OK on August 30, 1937, the son of Lester J. and Eva M. Wall Pavey. David joined the U. S. Marine Corps on November 15, 1955. During his 23 years of service, he rose from the rank of Private to Master Sergeant in the photo field as a 4691 Senior Photographer and also as an Aviation Photo Electronic Technician. David served at Camp Lejune, Headquarters Marine Corps, Quantico, Iwakuni Japan Fourth Marine Corps District, 3rd Marine Division Okinawa and two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was awarded the Navy Achievement with combat V, Combar Action, PUC Navy Unit Commendation, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Good Conduct 5th, Republic of Vietnam Service, Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, Vietnam Meritorious Unit Commendation, Civil Action Medal and Rifle & Pistol Expert Badges. David retired from military service on September 30, 1978 and then became employed by E.I. DuPont where he remained until retirement in 1998 following 19 years of service. David joined the Marine Corps League in 1979, and during this time held the position of Detachment Commandant. As a department officer, he held the billet of Northeast Division Vice Commandant, Junior Vice, Senior Vice, and Department Commandant from 1995 to 1997 and served on the Northeast Advisory Board since 1996 start. David was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Towanda, Penn York Detachment of the Marine Corps League, Towanda American Legion Post No. 42 and Beirne-Webster VFW Post No. 1568, Towanda. He enjoyed photography, hunting and fishing, rifle and pistol matches, model trains, airplanes, and cars. David’s family includes his wife of 51 years, Sharon K. McEntire Pavey whom he married on September 2, 1967 in Towanda, children; Matthew D. Pavey of Towanda, David G. Pavey Jr. and wife LaDawna of Tulsa, OK, Mimi J. Strickland and husband Dewaine of Broken Arrow, Ok, special daughter, Tara Roof of Canton, 11 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and cousins. David was predeceased by his daughter, Margaret Ann “Peggy” Pavey on January 29, 1995, son, Charles L. Pavey on June 22, 1997, father, Lester J. Pavey, mother and step-father, Eva M. and Edward Strnad and his sister, Nancy. A memorial service will be held Thursday evening May 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 5 Court St. Towanda, PA with Pastor Rachel Stahle officiating. Military honors will be accorded at the church by the Penn York Detachment of the Marine Corps League. The family suggests that contributions may be directed to the Penn York Detachment of the Marine Corps League in David’s memory. Memories and condolences may be expressed by visiting www.bowenfuneralhomes.com.

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August 30, 1937 - May 5, 2019

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