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Official Obituary of

David Lee Chadwell, Sr.

April 26, 1971 ~ January 4, 2025 (age 53) 53 Years Old

David Chadwell, Sr. Obituary

Mr. David Lee Chadwell, Sr.

Age 53 of Newcomb, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 04, 2025, at his home.  He was born April 26, 1971, in Corbin, Kentucky.

David was one of a kind with a genuine heart of gold.  He was always willing to help anyone at any time.  The two greatest loves of his life were hunting and his grandchildren.  Anytime anyone crossed paths with David, he would always be dressed in camo and talking about his grandbabies.  He loved being a papaw and spending time with them.  David leaves behind memories and love that will forever be cherished by his family and friends.

     David is preceded in death by:

Father: Fred Petree

Mother: Mary (Chadwell) Moore

Son: Haden Fox

Brother: Eddie Chadwell

Stepfather: Louis Moore

     He is survived by:

Daughter & caregiver: Heather Chadwell

Sons: David Chadwell, Jr., Hunter Chadwell (Kim), Matthew Chadwell (Jonathan)

Grandchildren: Gabriella Baird, Carter Chadwell, Camden Chadwell, Greyson Chadwell, Amara Chadwell

Siblings: Freddie Chadwell, Patsy Benge (Mark), Tommy Davis

Mother of his children: Rebecca Barton

Lifelong best friend: Tammy Fox

A host of nieces, nephews, friends and family to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends: 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, January 08, 2025, at the Harp Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral: 2 p.m. Thursday, January 09, 2025, at the Funeral Home Chapel

Officiating: Rev. Junior Dople

Burial: to follow in the Perkins Cemetery (Hoot Owl Hollow)

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico in charge of arrangements.  "Your Family Funeral Home"

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Services

Visitation
Wednesday
January 8, 2025

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Harp Funeral Home Chapel
572 S Main St
Jellico, TN 37762-2006

Funeral Service
Thursday
January 9, 2025

2:00 PM
Harp Funeral Home Chapel
572 S Main St
Jellico, TN 37762-2006

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