David "Crazy Dave" Greathouse age 69, of Newton Falls passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday Sep. 15, 2021 at his home. He was born on April 23, 1952 in Annamoriah, WV at home, the son of the late Holly Roscoe Greathouse and Waneda May (Hendrikson) Greathouse. As a child, he attended school in a one room school in Annamoriah, WV and then later moved to Newton Falls where he graduated from Newton Falls High School in 1969.

David married the love of his life, Joyce E. Welchman on August 18, 1969 and they enjoyed 52 blessed years of marriage together.

David spent most his life in Newton Falls, working as a car hauler and also at Sandy's Tire in Warren. He enjoyed fast bikes and HAM radio, which is where he met friends from all over the world. David was a member of the Beacon of Hope Baptist Church in Warren.

He leaves behind his family, who he absolutely loved: his wife Joyce Greathouse of Newton Falls; his son Gary & (Melissa) Greathouse of Newton Falls; his daughter Angela Slomcheck of Newton Falls; his sister Mary & (Steve) Newton of Phillipi, WV; his sister- in- law Vicky Greathouse of Annamoriah, WV, his 5 grandchildren Eric Greathouse of Salem, Kayla Greathouse of Niles, Dominic & Hailey Greathouse of Newton Falls, and Faith Slomcheck of Austintown; his 5 great grandchildren Peyton, Carson, Eathan, Greyson, and Hunter; his many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Davis is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Holly and daughter Lillie.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers donations please be made to Beacon of Hope Baptist Church 3559 North Park Avenue Warren, Ohio 44483.

Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Sunday Sept. 19, 2021 from 5:00- 7:00pm. Funeral services will be on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021 at the Snyder Chapel Church in Annamoriah, WV at 1:00pm with Brother Farley Blankenship officiating. Calling hours will be two hours before service time from 11:00am-1:00pm. David will be laid to rest beside his parents at Annamoriah Cemetery in Annamoriah, WV.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view David's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com