David Guzman Varela, Sr.

June 26, 1958 - February 13, 2019

David Guzman Varela Sr, 60, of Woodstock, Virginia, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, February 13, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, February 24, 2019, at 2 pm at Antioch Church of the Brethren in Woodstock. Pastor Brian Duncan will officiate. David was born June 26, 1958, in San Antonio, Texas, son of the late Cruz Morquecho Varela Sr. and Dora Guzman Varela. He is survived by one brother, Cruz Antonio Varela Jr, and wife Manuela Varela of El Paso, Texas, a son Darius Varela and a daughter, Quintana Varela both of Edinburg, Virginia, and his close friend and soul-mate, Vonnie Hepner. David was always proud of his Native American heritage and his home state of Texas He never knew a stranger and will well be remembered for his humor and the ability to make people laugh. He was involved in both Spanish and English churches in the local community and also loved the Guatemalan community of San Juan Ixcoy where he did mission work. David was a generous man helping those in need, often at his own expense. He touched so many lives as he provided transportation, translated and interpreted legal documents and housed the homeless. He was a servant to the least of these, showing kindness and friendship to the rejected. His desire was to show others, the same love of Jesus he had come to know. He will be sadly missed and never forgotten. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to David Varela Burial Fund, please make checks payable to Valley Funeral Service, 14116 S. Middle Rd, Edinburg, VA 22824