Obituary

David robert welling 56, of dunbar wv, unexpectedly passed away on monday, june 6, 2016.
He was the son of the late robert “bob” and doris welling of dunbar.
Before becoming disabled david enjoyed camping, hunting and fishing. He was an avid history buff- loved watching the history channel. He loved westerns, especially anything with john wayne or clint eastwood. Some of his favorite musicians were; dwight yokum, johnny cash, willie nelson, lynyrd skynyrd, ac / dc, journey and kiss. His favorite childhood movie was the wizard of oz. He loved cats and dogs, and they loved him, especially ebony marie, she adored her “uncle david”.
David had attended church at the harvest time church of god, and lived at the shelter there for 2 years prior to getting his disability and moving back to dunbar and making his residence at the 11 th. Street boarding house.
David is preceded in death by his parents robert “bob” welling and doris swiney welling, paternal grandparents, fred & florence welling, maternal grandparents jack & effie swiney.
He is survived by one sister, robin “bonita” welling, (rachel & ebony) of dunbar and a host of friends.
As per david’s request there will be no funeral service and per his wishes he will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the david welling memorial fund, at barlow bonsall funeral home, 1118 virginia street east, charleston, wv 25301.