August 25, 1954 - November 8, 2023

W. David McPherson, Sr., 69, of Emporia, passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Rosa McPherson; daughter, Laura Russo; sons, David McPherson, Jr. (Bridget) and Wayne McPherson (Krystal Arnold); nine grandchildren, Joseph Russo, Alyssa McPherson, Zamari Turner, Noah McPherson, Marek Bates,  Dylan Diehm McPherson, Elijah McPherson, Kellan Arnold and Willow McPherson; five great-grandchildren, Zayd, Jodecy, Paris, Naomi and Nylah; five sisters, Marie Webber, Dawn Martz (Brian), Debbie Kay Divers, Darlene Macintosh, BettyJo McPherson and her son, Billy Joe McPherson; a brother, Johnny McPherson (Nit) and many special nieces and nephews. 

A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 14 at Zion Baptist Church, 974 Zion Church Rd, Emporia, VA 23847.