David Wayne Holzworth Sr., affectionately known as Dave, 52, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Carilion RoanokeMemorial Hospital with his family by his side. Dave was born in Lamarque, Texas, on Dec. 1, 1971.

He is survived by his sons, Zachary Holzworth (Mary Catherine Brown) and DW Holzworth Jr. (Lauren Hall); his parents, Jesse (Pops) and Bonnie Fitzgerald; brother, Jim Holzworth; niece, Marisa Holzworth, and a special great-nephew, Michael Strumb. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Leigh Ann Forquer.

Dave was a skilled carpenter and built houses at the Ponds subdivision in Lexington, but he was happiest with a paint brush in his hand.

A celebration of David’s life will be held at Mt. Carmel Presbyterian Church in Steeles Tavern at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, officiated by the Rev. Sarah Hill. Family will receive friends one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rockbridge Recovery Hope House in Buena Vista.

Arrangements are by Burch-Messier Funeral Home, Bedford, (540-586-7360).