David Arritt Sr. Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of David Arritt Sr. of Covington, Virginia is shared. David, born on March 13, 1947, passed away on June 24, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Arritt Sr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Albert B. Arritt, Sr. and Elizabeth Jean Ryder Arritt. He is survived by: his wife Betsy Baker Arritt; his children, Beth Arritt of Springfield, David Arritt, Jr. (Dagney Wills) of Covington, Barry Fridley of Covington, Mark Fridley (Tara Myers) of Covington, Wesley Arritt (Mandy) of Covington and Jonathan Arritt (Mandy) of Covington; his grandchildren, B. J. Fridley (Jamie), Kari Goodwin (Jordan), Jake Fridley, Kyle Arritt, Hunter Fridley, Anna Grace Arritt, Abbie Fridley, Lewis Fridley, Landon Arritt, Eva Arritt, Maddi Wheeler (Jace) and Reese Myers; his great grandchildren, Allison of Briana, K. J., Sam, Nathan and Oaklynn; his brother Albert B. "Chipper" Arritt, Jr. (Linda) of Covington; his aunt Carlene Gibson of Covington; his uncle Hal Sharp (Ruby) of Covington; and his nieces and nephews, Josh Arritt, Eric Thompson, Emily Arritt and Beth Thompson Wood. He is also survived by several cousins, great-nieces, and nephews.
The family asks that memorial contributions in David's name be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or online at: https://www.stjude.org.
