OTEY, David Warren, 54, of Lanexa, Va., passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. David was an avid race car driver at Virginia Motor Speedway in Car 33. He also loved spending time on his boat and taking his children to the mountains in the Fall. David was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Floyd and Susie Otey Jr.; and a sister, Angela Croswell. He is survived by a daughter, Heather Cosby (Corey); two sons, Shawn Otey (Ellen) and Christopher Otey (Elizabeth); five grandchildren, Corey Cosby Jr., Jordan Cosby, Brett Otey, Alexus and Alyssa Otey; two sisters, Brenda Rigney and Beth Otey (Astrid); and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, August 28, 2011, at The Vincent Funeral Home, West Point, Va. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to American Diabetes Association , 530 E. Main St, Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219. Tributes may be posted at www.vincentfh.com.
Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on August 24, 2011