Gautier, Jr., David Lee

David Lee Gautier, Jr., 57 of Radford, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, David, Sr. & Phyllis Collins Gautier; and brother, Timmy Gautier.

David was a loving dad who enjoyed spending time with his daughter, special pawpaw, and a wonderful and thoughtful big brother. He was employed for many years by Radford University, including during his six year battle with cancer. He was a member of Fairlawn Church of God. He loved to shop for shoes, had a great love for animals, and loved helping others raise chickens and later had his own. David never met a stranger.

He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Patty Marshall Gautier; daughter & son-in-law, Kayla Marie & Dustin Roark; grandchildren, Hannah Roark, Daniel Roark, and Able Roark; sisters, Missy King and Pam Gautier; sister-in-law, Melissa Gautier; special aunt, Phyllis Collins who was like a second mom to him; nephews, Tim “Bo” Gautier, Cody Loan, and Lucas King; and nieces, Shannon Viers (Billy), Carol Jones, and Katie Gautier.

Funeral services will be held at Noon on Monday, October 28, 2024 in the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel with Simon Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Marshall Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until Noon prior to the service at the funeral home.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Melissa Myers and Marissa Abell with Carilion Hospice.