David P. Wheaton, Sr., age 73, of Bedford, passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer on Friday, June 14, 2019; at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on July 15, 1945 in Washington, D.C. and raised in Lynchburg. He was the son of Alma Ferguson Wheaton Ferrell and the late Benjamin Wheaton, Sr.

He leaves behind his devoted wife of 51 years, Frances R. Wheaton; four sons, David Jr., Mark, Aaron and Isaac Wheaton; six grandchildren, Evan, Julian, Keilanni, Armond, Tory and Malayna; mother, Alma Ferguson Wheaton Ferrell(John); brother, Benjamin Wheaton, Jr. (Shirley); sister, Joyce Miller (Lester), other relatives and friends.