David Diming, Sr., was born on March 6, 1969, to Billy and Lottie Rose Diming.

David attended Riverhead High School in Riverhead, New York before obtaining his GED years later. He worked for The Virginia Department of Corrections for the past 24 years, most recently at Buckingham Correctional Center and previously at Deep Meadows Correctional Center. While in New York, he worked at Crescent Duck Plant and Creter Vault.

David was a dedicated and loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He especially loved fishing, cooking, gardening, listening to southern soul music, and most of all watching those, Dallas Cowboys.

David peacefully entered eternal rest at the age of 54 on the afternoon of June 17, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, aunt, and uncle John (Sophie) Brown and Minnie Green.

He leaves to celebrate his life and to cherish his memories: His wife of twenty-six years, Leslie Johnson Diming; three children, David Jr., Keyshawn, and Brandon; his mother, Lottie Rose Diming; one brother, Shawn; one uncle, James (Nancy) Rose; mother-in-law, Grace Mitchell; sisters-in-law, Linda (Desi) Austin, Valencia (Alton) Smallwood, LaWanda Sims, Jeanette Sims, and Jarquez (Leon) Johnson; brothers-in-law, Isaac (Rashae) Johnson, James (Mauri) Johnson, Darrell Johnson, Lorenzo Sims, Terrance (Shontae) Sims and Bryant Clark; devoted cousins, Wendy Rose and Laura Johnson; a host of nieces, nephews; one great niece, cousins, and friends.

Gone Fishing

I've finished life's chores assigned to me,

So put me on a boat headed out to sea.

Please send along my fishing pole

For I've been invited to the fishin' hole.

Where every day is a day to fish,

To fill your heart with every wish.

Don't worry or feel sad for me,

I'm fishing with the master of the sea.

We will miss each other for a while,

But you will come and bring your smile.

That won't be long you will see,

Till we're together you and me,

To all of those that think of me,

Be happy as I go out to sea.

If others wonder, why I'm missin'

Just tell 'em I've gone fishin.'

The Family

The Randolph Masonic Order of Farmville, Virginia will serve as Honor Guards and Pallbearers.»(Do not delete this line. It does not print. Text that is to appear on web must be entered before this line)