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David E. Blythe

Oct 13, 2023

David Earl Blythe, 85, of Martinsburg, WV passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023 at his residence while under the care of Hospice of the Panhandle.

Born in 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA to Margaret Johnston Blythe and Paul Howard Blythe.

He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and attended Duquesne University Law School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines. He was a manager at AT&T/Lucent Technologies, retiring after 35 years. After retirement, he took the position as Executive Director of the Martinsburg Berkeley County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Dave was also active in Kiwanis, Rotary, on the board of the Mountain State Apple Harvest Festival, was a board member of the Martinsburg Roundhouse, Shepherd University and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. He loved the game of golf and was a member of Whitetail Golf Resort.

Dave is survived by Maureen, his wife of 62 years, his son Brent David (Kim) of Atlanta, GA, son Craig William (Gretchen) of Martinsburg, WV and his two grandsons Connor William Blythe and David James (DJ) Blythe of Martinsburg, WV. He is also survived by one brother, Richard Blythe, of Torrance, CA and several nieces and nephews.

At his request, no service will be held.