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1943 - 2020
David Alden Peyton, 76 of Huntington, WV, passed away September 2, 2020. David was born November 12, 1943 in Huntington, a son of the late Creath Alden and Genevieve Duncan Peyton. He is survived by his wife, Susan Samuels Peyton and one son David A. Peyton, Jr. of Norcross, GA. There will be no visitation or services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Huntington City Mission, 624 10th Street, Huntington, WV 25701. Those who knew Dave would know that he would encourage everyone to exercise their constitutional right to go vote. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 8 condolences.
David and Reba Gothard
Monday September 14, 2020 at
6:54 AM
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Susan,
We are so sorry to hear about Dave's passing. There are few words that we can share that will ease the pain during this time.
We have been in NC for 33 years and are always late in getting news from Huntington. We would love to hear from you.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
Love, David and Reba
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Betty Lou Muncey
Tuesday September 8, 2020 at
2:26 AM
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Susan,sending my deepest condolences to you and Davy. I know your heart is full of sadness and I pray God will give you and Davy comfort during this sad time. Will always remember our time spent at the H-D.
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Timothy and Kathleen Grobe, Tallahassee, Florida
Monday September 7, 2020 at
6:09 PM
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Kathy and I send our sincere condolences to Susie and Dave. We were so fortunate to work with David and witness his dedication to journalism. His columns stirred many conservations and often touched issues not at all popular, but there it was smack dab in front of us. Good journalism makes us happy, makes us mad, makes us sad, and most importantly it makes us think. Agree or disagee or remain neutral- David did this for many. He put the spotlight on the good and light into the dark corners hidden from most. We will miss him. Tim and Kathy
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Timothy and Kathleen Grobe, Tallahassee, Florida
Monday September 7, 2020 at
6:07 PM
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Kathy and I send our sincere condolences to Susie and Dave. We were so fortunate to work with David and witness his dedication to journalism. His columns stirred many conservations and often touched issues not at all popular, but there it was smack dab in front of us. Good journalism makes us happy, makes us mad, makes us sad, and most importantly it makes us think. Agree or disagee or remain neutral- David did this for many. He put the spotlight on the good and light into the dark corners hidden from most. We will miss him. Tim and Kathy
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Annette Tolley
annettetolley98@outlook.com
Monday September 7, 2020 at
7:38 AM
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So very sorry for your loss
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Alan P. Scott
ascott@pacifier.com
Sunday September 6, 2020 at
2:57 PM
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Sorry to see this. I only met Dave Peyton a few times, but relied upon Dave's movie reviews a lot when I was living in Huntington. I remember him as gruff on the surface but warm-hearted underneath.
Condolences to Susan as well. I will always remember Susan fondly from the time she escorted Mom and me to Washington D.C. as the newspaper's representative for the national Spelling Bee in 1977, back when I was an extraordinarily callow teenager.
APS
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Betty Barrett
Sunday September 6, 2020 at
2:42 PM
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Dave's absence leaves a hole in the life of Huntington. I am glad he was able to write the last few columns. I suspect most Huntingtonians have a favorite column of Dave's. Mine was about the sleep out of the Coalition for the homeless in 1987, I think. I need to find it in the microfilms and share it with others. Susie, you have been a special Huntingtonian too, with your work at Mountwest. I wish you and Davie the best as you face your changed lives.
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Mary Alice Freeman
Sunday September 6, 2020 at
9:06 AM
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Susan, so very sorry for the loss of Dave. You two have been together for over half of your life and I know there will be such a void now. Your memories, however will be your comfort. I always read his column with a smile on my face, while wondering what hell he was going to raise that day. He made a difference!
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