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NEWTON FALLS -- David "Crazy Dave" Greathouse, age 69, of Newton Falls, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, at his home.
He was born April 23, 1952, in Annamoriah, W.Va., at home, the son of the late Holly Roscoe Greathouse and Waneda May Hendrikson Greathouse.
As a child, he attended school in a one-room school in Annamoriah and then later moved to Newton Falls, where he graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1969.
David married the love of his life, Joyce E. Welchman, on Aug. 18, 1969, and they enjoyed 52 blessed years of marriage together.
David spent most his life in Newton Falls, working as a car hauler and also at Sandy's Tire in Warren. He enjoyed fast bikes and HAM radio, which is where he met friends from all over the world. David was a member of the Beacon of Hope Baptist Church in Warren.
He leaves behind his family, whom he absolutely loved, his wife, Joyce Greathouse of Newton Falls; his son, Gary (Melissa) Greathouse of Newton Falls; his daughter, Angela Slomcheck of Newton Falls; his sister, Mary (Steve) Newton of Phillipi, W.Va.; his sister-in-law, Vicky Greathouse of Annamoriah, W.Va.; his five grandchildren, Eric Greathouse of Salem, Kayla Greathouse of Niles, Dominic and Hailey Greathouse of Newton Falls and Faith Slomcheck of Austintown; his five great-grandchildren Peyton, Carson, Eathan, Greyson and Hunter; and his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
David was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Holly; and his daughter, Lillie.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations please be made to Beacon of Hope Baptist Church, 3559 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44483.
Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2021, at the Snyder Chapel Church in Annamoriah, W.Va., with Brother Farley Blankenship officiating. Additional calling hours will be two hours before the service time, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, at the Snyder Chapel Church.
David will be laid to rest beside his parents in Annamoriah Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, Ohio 44444, 330-872-5440.
Family and friends may view David's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
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