David “Blue” Wombles, born November 7th, 1943, to Grover Wombles and Edna Jarvis Wombles Boggs, went to meet his heavenly father and his new mansion on July 22nd, 2026, at the age of 82.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Carolyn Etta Trent Wombles; his son, David Dwayne Wombles (Karen); two daughters, Rhonda Hyde Smith and Katherine Denise Wombles Valentine; two children from a prior marriage, William David Wombles and Teresa Wombles Wells; and John Wiley Sibert, whom he called his other “son”. Nine grandchildren: William Tyler Valentine, Kelcie Logan Gregory (Jordan), Alexis Olivia Wombles, Lauren Blake Valentine (Zach Harris), Morgan Baylee Gorden (Shawn), C.J. Wombles (Amy), Macy Grubb (Tanner), Jonathon Wells, and Chase Wells. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren and two on the way; he is survived by two sisters: Jenny Roberts and Tammy Powell; three brothers, Ronnie Boggs, Jim Boggs, and Roy Boggs.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Grover Wombles and Darrell Boggs; sisters, Ella Pearl Curry and Phyliss Swafford.
Blue served as a faithful deacon at Horse Creek Holiness Church for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1962-1968; he was a member of the VVA. He was also a retired coal truck driver from Lee Co, INC.
He was a fun-loving father and grandfather who expressed great love and pride in his family. He would always reach out to them on birthdays and holidays to tell them that he loved them, to wish them well, and most often would pray with them. He loved sports, especially college football and basketball. He had recently started watching women’s college softball and the Little League World Series. He also enjoyed mowing on his zero-turn lawn mower. He loved a good chew of tobacco and a Little Debbie cake and good cold Pepsi.
But his greatest joy was attending church and being a witness and testimony for his Jesus. He lived his life to bring glory to the kingdom of Heaven. He is now in the presence of his love, his peace, and his joy, his Savior Jesus Christ!
Services for David “Blue” Wombles will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 28th, at Britton Funeral Home, with Terry Reed, John Wiley Sibert, and Chase Whitis officiating. Burial will follow in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery South East in Hyden, KY.
Visitation for David “Blue” Wombles will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, July 27th, at Britton Funeral Home.
