Celebrating the life of
David A Scofield
June 06, 1923 - November 01, 2006
DAVID ABSHIRE SCOFIELD
David Abshire Scofield 83, died Wednesday, November 1, 2006 at Savannah Square Retirement Community. He was a native of Roswell, New Mexico, living in Indian Harbor Beach, Florida for 42 years before moving to Savannah 2 years ago. Mr. Scofield was a retired from the United States Air Force holding rank as major and was a member of the Military Order of the Blue Badge, an organization for combat wounded WWII veterans. He also retired from NASA, Kennedy Space Center as a safety engineer where he was involved in the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo launches. He was a member of the Azan Shrine Temple in Melbourne, Florida.
Surviving are, his wife of 63 years, Esther M. Scofield of Savannah, his daughter, Melonie E. Scofield of Laurel, Maryland, his son and daughter-in-law, Caroll Abshire and Stephanie B. Scofield of Richmond Hill, Georgia and two granddaughters, Natalie and Samantha Scofield both of Richmond Hill, Georgia.
Visitation will be Sunday, November 5, 2006 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Services will be Monday, November 6, 2006 at 10 a.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel with burial at 1 p.m. at Beaufort National Cemetery in Beaufort, South Carolina with full military honors.
Remembrances to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, South Carolina 29605-4277
FOX AND WEEKS FUNERAL DIRECTORS HODGSON CHAPEL
Please sign our guestbook at www.foxandweeks.com
Melonie, I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. I don't know how I never knew he worked for NASA too! You and your family are in my thoughts and I'm always here whenever you want to chat when you return to your northern home.
- Judy Gibbon, Greenbelt, MD
Melonie and Caroll: We have enjoyed knowing your parents over these past 30 plus years. I Mike enjoyed going over to their house many times to do repairs on vairous appliances. They always kept me up to date on the family. We really appreciated that since we are all so far away from each other now. Sorry to hear about Dave's passing, we didn't know he was ill. Take care, Mike & Diane Dingman, Melbourne, FL
- Mike Dingman, Melbourne, FL
Dear Ester: So sorry to read about Dave's passing. We sure have enjoyed knowing both of you all these years. Be sure of our prayers for you and yours. Sincerely, Mike and Diane Dingman
- Mike Dingman, Melbourne, FL
Melonie - I was very saddened to hear about your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Danny
- Danny Welford, Merritt Island, FL
I will always remember the best days of my life were when Dave and I were riding our bikes on those great trips we usto take.
- Sam and Janie Bridgers, Satellite Beach, FL
We are very sorry to hear about Dave's passing. When I look back through the years over 30 of them he was always an important part of our life here in Florida. I will be indebted to him for his generosity, humor, support and good advise he and Esther also knew how to party. I still miss our long talks and Mexican dinners. My family and I send our deepest sympathy to your family and please know that we will keep you all in our prayers. Fern & Tim
- Fern Turner-Heffernan, Melbourne, FL
Sorry to hear about Dave. I know it will is a great loss to the entire family. Mel, I know how close you and your father were. God takes care of the good and David fits into that category.
- Bob Swarner, Merritt Is, FL
Sorry to hear about Dave. I know it is a great loss to the entire family. Mel, I know how close you and your father were. God takes care of the good and David fits into that category.
- Bob Swarner, Merritt Is, FL
We are very sorry that Dave has left us. He was a good man and a good friend and we shall miss him.
- Fred & Rosi Scheunemann, Melbourne, FL
The Divan and the Nobility of AZAN SHRINERS are saddened by Daves passing. He will be remembered at our December 7th. meeting. John F. Goff, Potentate AZAN SHRINERS, Melbourne, FL.
- John F. Goff, Titusville, FL
Melonie, I'm so sorry about the loss of your dad. I don't know how I never knew he worked for NASA too! You and your family are in my thoughts and I'm always here whenever you want to chat when you return to your northern home.
- Judy Gibbon, Greenbelt, MD
Melonie and Caroll: We have enjoyed knowing your parents over these past 30 plus years. I Mike enjoyed going over to their house many times to do repairs on vairous appliances. They always kept me up to date on the family. We really appreciated that since we are all so far away from each other now. Sorry to hear about Dave's passing, we didn't know he was ill. Take care, Mike & Diane Dingman, Melbourne, FL
- Mike Dingman, Melbourne, FL
Dear Ester: So sorry to read about Dave's passing. We sure have enjoyed knowing both of you all these years. Be sure of our prayers for you and yours. Sincerely, Mike and Diane Dingman
- Mike Dingman, Melbourne, FL
Melonie - I was very saddened to hear about your dad. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Danny
- Danny Welford, Merritt Island, FL
I will always remember the best days of my life were when Dave and I were riding our bikes on those great trips we usto take.
- Sam and Janie Bridgers, Satellite Beach, FL
We are very sorry to hear about Dave's passing. When I look back through the years over 30 of them he was always an important part of our life here in Florida. I will be indebted to him for his generosity, humor, support and good advise he and Esther also knew how to party. I still miss our long talks and Mexican dinners. My family and I send our deepest sympathy to your family and please know that we will keep you all in our prayers. Fern & Tim
- Fern Turner-Heffernan, Melbourne, FL
Sorry to hear about Dave. I know it will is a great loss to the entire family. Mel, I know how close you and your father were. God takes care of the good and David fits into that category.
- Bob Swarner, Merritt Is, FL
Sorry to hear about Dave. I know it is a great loss to the entire family. Mel, I know how close you and your father were. God takes care of the good and David fits into that category.
- Bob Swarner, Merritt Is, FL
We are very sorry that Dave has left us. He was a good man and a good friend and we shall miss him.
- Fred & Rosi Scheunemann, Melbourne, FL
The Divan and the Nobility of AZAN SHRINERS are saddened by Daves passing. He will be remembered at our December 7th. meeting. John F. Goff, Potentate AZAN SHRINERS, Melbourne, FL.
- John F. Goff, Titusville, FL
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
