David Chaffin

David Jonathan Chaffin, age 85, went home to heaven on Sunday, June 26.

David was born in Ann Arbor on March 23, 1937, the son of Scota and Mable (Ringle) Chaffin.  He was the youngest of 9 children.

David is survived by his children and their spouses: Paul (Judy) Chaffin, Becky (Alexander) Assman, Jon (Trish) Chaffin, and Jim (Amy) Chaffin; 9 grandchildren, Timothy, Orrie, Josh, Aaron, Jaimie, Zane, Zoe, Sally, and Angie; 14 great grandchildren; and 6 step great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Arlene Chaffin, his parents, elder siblings and their spouses, Raymond Chaffin, Milan and Ruth Chaffin, Reuben Chaffin, Darlene and Waldo Drummond, Arleta and Richard Ringle, Florence and Harry Dove, Ada and Carmen Murphy, and Thelma Chaffin.

David started traveling as an evangelist and singing at the young age of 16.  It was during one of these meetings that he looked out in the crowd and noticed June Witmer and fell in love.  On June 18, 1958 they were married, and together they started ministering in music, pastoring, and traveling with their children.

David preached, sang with his wife, and looked forward to going to heaven all of his life.  His goal in life was to live for the Lord, minister, and go to heaven.  He has been known to say, “I am not afraid to die; it will be a great and glorious day.” 

He loved the Serenity Prayer.

God grant me the serenity to accept 

the things I cannot change

Courage to change the things I can

And Wisdom to know the difference

The viewing and funeral service will be held at Rock Lake Bible Methodist Church located at 8227 N. Pine Grove Rd., Vestaburg, MI.  Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with the funeral service beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2022.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.

Comments

[Gerry A VanHorn]

My prayers and blessings go out to the family and friends unfortunately I live too far away to attend the going home party may God bless and keep all of you under his wings as it says the songs 91 David and I got to be friends back years ago when I worked at St Louis Automotive for Harry Robinson and then continue down through the years that I knew him at CARQUEST Auto in St Louis I do not bring attention to myself but to honor The Home going and friendship that we had. may God bless and keep you all in Jesus name.

[Wanda Sprauer Viehdorfer]

So sorry to hear of the passing of this wonderful man. Nothing but wonderful memories while he was our Pastor and long time family friend. Top notch man, Christian, Musician, and Singer..

[Betty Bailey]

All of us here at the Owosso United Missionary Church send our condolences to Rev. Chaffins family. We loved and appreciated all the messages and help for our people he gave to us. God bless each one and looking to see him and Sis. Chaffin in heaven.

[Joyce Thompson Norton]

My thoughts and prayers are with the family.