David Charles Ebert

David Charles Ebert, 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 22, 2011 following a brief illness. Born April 25, 1952 in Charleston, WV, David was the son of Charles A. Ebert Jr. and Gwendolyn L. Ebert. He followed in his father's footsteps by serving in the United States Marine Corps and then becoming a master craftsman. He was self employed, working as a Floor Covering Specialist, and was well known for his honesty and perfection with every job. David was a good friend and neighbor. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Ebert, Jr.; a sister, Linda L. Ebert and grandparents, Charles A. and Hester A. Ebert and Harry H. and Hiland S. Bulmer. David is survived by his wife of 28 years, Judy (Spurlock) Ebert of Gallipolis, Ohio; his children, David Charles Ebert II of Gallipolis Ferry, Stefanie Ebert of Nitro, Joe (Jodi) Shinn of Point Pleasant, and April Shinn of Wytheville, VA. He is also survived by his mother, Gwendolyn Ebert of Henderson; three sisters, Carol Blaine, Donna (Fred) Backus, and Sonia (Carl) Birchfield all of Henderson; eleven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and many friends. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him and especially by those close to him. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant with Pastor Gary Warner and Pastor Dean Warner officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion Cemetery in Gallipolis Ferry where military graveside rites will be given by the West Virginia Marine Honor Guard and American Legion Post No. 23 of Point Pleasant. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.