David was born in Oklahoma City, on February 8, 1937, to Clarence (Skeet) Edwin Wetmore and Christine Criswell Wetmore. He enlisted in the US Army in May of 1955 and retire from the military after 20 years of service in 1975. At the time of retirement, David had achieved the rank of Sergeant First Class (E-7)
He often said he had to come to Louisville, Kentucky to find the love of his life, Trudy. He married Gertrude (Trudy) Laverne Thompson on March 31, 1956, who preceded him in death. David was also met at the gates of heaven by his parents, grandparents, other family and friends.
David leaves behind brothers, Ray and Bill (Marilyn) Wetmore, three children, Debbie Lowery (David), Bonnie Lyvers (Bruce) and David Wetmore Jr. (Sarah). Six grandchildren; Bryan Lowery, Lauren Lowery, Jason Lyvers (Erin), Adam Lyvers (Shannon), Cody Lyvers (Kendall) and Gavin Wetmore, nine great-grandchildren and many additional family and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 4 until 7 PM, at Advantage Funeral Home Hardy Chapel 10907 Dixie Hwy. His service will be Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11 AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Bethany Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to Hosparus of Louisville 6200 Dutchman Lane, Louisville KY 40205 or Bethany United Methodist Church 6100 Moorman RD, Louisville KY 40272.
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