David Garen

Obituary of David Garen David Ross Garen August 5, 1938 - November 20, 2012 David R. Garen, 74, of Leesburg Florida passed away peacefully November 20, 2012 . He was born on August 5, 1938, in Canton, Ohio, to David H. and Hazel V. Garen. David graduated from Middlebranch High School in North Canton, Ohio and Bowling Green State University. He married Cletah M. Dudgeon in 1959. David worked for several years as a Store Manager for the Kroger Company and enjoyed a 30 year career with the Social Security Administration in Lima and Defiance, Ohio. He retired to Leesburg, Florida in 1997 with his wife to enjoy their version of "paradise". David pitched horseshoes competitively, traveling around the country and Canada to participate in the World Horseshoe Pitching Tournaments. He loved volunteering for several community organizations and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. David was a member of the Elks and attended the First Baptist Church of Leesburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cletah in 2009, his parents and sister, Linda Campbell. David is survived by his children, Lisa (Jeff) Fowler, Darla (Ashraff) Rampersaud, Marcia Close, Teresa (Herberth) Garen-Corrales; 8 grandchildren; Jared, Avram and Deven Rampersaud, Adam and Chelsea Close, Preston Fowler, Leo and Anthony Corrales; his sister Joan (Jim)VanDeventer; Mother-in-law, Cameo Dudgeon , Brother-in-law Arthur (Moneen) Dudgeon and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call from 1-2pm Sunday November 25 at Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL. His funeral service will follow at 2pm in the Chapel. Burial will immediately follow at Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Florida. Memorials suggested to the Benevolence Food Account -Benevolence Center of the Christian Care Center, 115 N 13th Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748. Visitation Friends may call from 1-2pm Sunday November 25 at Beyers Funeral Home, Leesburg, FL. Services His funeral service will follow at 2pm in the Chapel. Interment Burial will immediately follow at Lone Oak Cemetery, Leesburg, Florida. Memorial Donations Memorials suggested to the Benevolence Food Account -Benevolence Center of the Christian Care Center, 115 N 13th Street, Leesburg, Florida 34748.