David Abbott

David L. Abbott, 87, devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather of Tampa, Florida, originally from Kettering, Ohio, passed on Thursday July 25, 2024. He was born on April 23, 1937 in Dayton to the late Alice and Merle Abbott. Raised in Dayton, David graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1955 and went on to General Motors Institute where he graduated in 1959 with a business degree. He married his late wife, Nancy Durst, in 1959 and they then shared their life with 2 daughters. He spent many holidays with his extended family and friends around the Dayton area. For many years, he played golf as a member of NCR Country Club while living in Kettering. As well, David learned to ski with his kids and they enjoyed trips to Michigan, Tahoe and New Hampshire for skiing. He was a life long member of St. John's United Church of Christ where he served to implement the Dayton Dragons parking management system. He thoroughly enjoyed meeting all the Dragon fans while providing parking services with the proceeds benefiting church social services. He was also involved in many other capacities at the church, one of his favorites was singing in the church choir. David was employed with NCR for over 20 years. He later started his own business, The Oak Sampler, a furniture store located in downtown Dayton and Miamisburg. David spent many winters in Florida and eventually moved to the warmer weather of Tampa to be closer to his oldest daughter and her family. Living directly on the Gulf of Mexico, he enjoyed many evenings watching the beautiful sunsets, one of his greatest joys. David is survived by his two daughters and son-in-laws Cindy and Sean Strady of FL, Sandy and John Kotch of NC; a sister-in-law Dottie Norton of Miamisburg; five grandchildren Lauren (Nate) Zimmer, Monica (Matt) Towarnicky, Connor, Julia and Damien; and two great grandchildren Heidi and Amelia. The interment will be held

August 26th at 10:00 am at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive family and friends August 25th from 2:00-4:00 at the Westbrock Funeral Home, 1712 Wayne Ave. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. John's Church, envelopes will be available at the funeral home.