Dave Warfield died peacefully at home in Belpre Ohio surrounded by loved ones on July 20, 2026. He was
born in Washington DC on May 12, 1938, the fifth child of John Darwin and Pauline Virginia (Miles)
Warfield. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Donna Jean (Benedum) Warfield, in 2009;
brothers Sam, John, Jim and Bill Warfield and sister Margaret (Warfield) Hoffecker. He is survived by his
loving companion of many years, Carolyn Dyer; daughters Christina Dolen (Rod), Terry Warfield, Connie
Warfield (John Paul Richards); son Greg (Christina); grandchildren Stephanie Van Deman (Quint),
Lindsey Guinn (Bryan), Brittany Dolen, Nick Warfield (Kiersten), Russell Warfield (Amanda), Sam
Warfield (Marissa), Hannah and Diana Payne; and great grandchildren Ethan and Emma Guinn, Isabella
and Levi Van Deman, Rivers and Ruby Warfield, Graham Warfield and Delainey Payne. He is also survived
by his younger sister, Diana (Warfield) Burger, of Audubon PA, and many nieces and nephews.
Dave graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1956, where he was in A Capella Choir, Thespians and
was a drum major in the Big Red Band. He was active in several civic organizations in the Mid-Ohio
Valley. In later years he delivered meals with The Salvation Army and Old Man Rivers, which he enjoyed
very much. Music was always an important part of Dave’s life. He sang in the St Mark’s United Methodist
Church in Belpre Oh for nearly 60 years. He also sang in various ensembles, including The Servants
Quartet, and sang for countless weddings.
Dave started his career in real estate in the early 70s with Parkersburg Realty. He then partnered with
Mark Glannon to establish Landmark Realty. He left Landmark and started Warfield Realty which is still
in operation today by his trusted friend of many years, Robert Wright II. Dave was president of the West
Virginia Association of Realtors and Regional Vice President of the National Association of Realtors in the
mid-70s. When he established Warfield Realty he specialized in commercial sales, which was
revolutionary for our market at that time.
At Dave’s request, there will be no funeral service. A celebration of Dave’s life will be scheduled at the
convenience of the family. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dave and Donna Warfield Fund
for the Arts at the Parkersburg Area Community Foundation (PO Box 1762, Parkersburg WV 26102-
1762, pacfwv.com).
Cremation has been entrusted to Leavitt Funeral Home and online condolences may be sent to the family
at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com.
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