Staff Sgt. David Scott Sublett, USAF, Retired, 54 of Roanoke passed away, Sunday, December 19, 2004. He was receded in death by his parents, Charles and Bernice Sublett, and infant brother of Grundy, VA. A decorated veteran, David served his country with distinction in thirteen duty stations around the World. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Luisa, a son, US Army Specialist Jonathan Sublett serving in Afghanistan and his wife Nouthine and two sons, David and Justin of Roanoke, three Daughters, Christina Davis and her husband Ben, and three children, Cristian, Breanna, and Fallon of Salem, Maria Schnurman and three children, Isaiah, Laila, and Silas of Roanoke, and Martha Guerrero and children, Carla, Samantha, Ricky, Estefan, Selena, Mario, and Jasmine of Elgin, S.C. A sister, Charliece Swiney and her husband, Marvin of Grundy, and a twin brother, Donald and his wife Judy of Roanoke David unselfishly gave his time and talents to many organizations: The Boy Scouts, the DAV, and the Red Cross to name a few. He donated over 10 gallons of life giving blood. A member of the Penn Forest Christian Church, he also served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher at the Christian Church of Marquette, MI. A graduate of Mountain Mission School in Grundy, Virginia, and Chapman University, Anaheim, California. A member of AF&AM Taylor Lodge #23, Salem, Aomori Lodge #10, Misawa, Japan, and the Kazim Temple of Roanoke. He was an active member of the National and Virginia Republican Party, and the Roanoke County Republican Committee. He never missed an opportunity to exercise his right to vote. A Memorial Scholarship in David’s name has been created at Mountain Mission School, in Grundy, VA, for a MMS student Majoring in History or Political Science in College. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel. Monday, December 27th at 7:30 – 9:00 PM A Memorial Service will be held at Penn Forest Christian Church, 11 A.M., Wednesday, December 29, 2004 with Military rites Jim Herron and Marvin Swiney officiating,followed by a private internment. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel.
