V. David Partlow
March 22, 1946 ~ October 23, 2015
V. David Partlow, 69 of New Whiteland, passed away during the night on October 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 22, 1946 in Terre Haute to the late Vernon Samuel Partlow and Bonnie Bell (Carmen) Partlow; his mother survives.
On October 18, 1975 David was united in marriage to his loving wife, Carole N. (Nesbit) Partlow and she survives. David and Carole attended Emanuel Christian Church in Greenwood. He was employed with Sysco Food Service for 33 years. David enjoyed golf, working in his yard, travel and was a big fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. He loved life and having FUN with family and friends.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, other survivors include his children, Brian D. (Kristen) Partlow of Greenwood, Beth Batten of Indianapolis, Lisa (David) Mosley of Mesa, Arizona and Jennifer (Kerry) Patterson of Louisville, Kentucky; 10 grandchildren, Layla Partlow, Brenden Partlow, Stephen Keith, Lilliana Mosley, Jackson Mosley, Beau Curless, Hunter Coryell, Sydney Coryell, Ryan Patterson and Claire Patterson, and two great grandchildren, Ezra and Jasper.
Family and friends will gather for visitation from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 27 in the chapel at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Following cremation, his final resting place will be at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens in Greenwood. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may share a favorite memory and sign the online guest registry.
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He was a good man and a fantastic friend. We had some great times together playing his favorite game of golf. May God bless and comfort his family during this tough time. John Ehrhart
Dave Partlow…what can I say that has not already been said over and over again. He was my brother I loved him more than I can say. We had so many good times together from the first time we met till he was weakened by cancer. He was a fighter and will be missed by all.
There is no way Dave will leave my heart or my memories. He was one of a kind friend. Bob Hobson of Sysco
Dave was a one of a kind friend! I was blessed to have the privilege of working with him and his friendship. I have so many good and fun memories of him. Thanks for the memories Dave. Maryrose West ( Sysco )
Thanks for being a special part of my life. I wil truly miss all our texts during baseball but i know you will be watching with me. You will always be my Valentine I love you Go Cards Lisa Christopher STL Sysco
Always a smile.
Dave & Carole, I will never forget seeing Dave jogging backwards in Lake St. Louis while driving home one day. He was a very special man and a great husband and father!!! I am so glad that through Juanita working with Dave at Sysco that I got to meet him along with you in St. Louis. Anyone who ever had the privilege of meeting Dave was lucky to have met him. During this tough time just know that the Brosal family is thinking of the entire Partlow family. Love, Rich & Juanita
We love the Partlows. They are family to us. A fun loving thing he did was to give all of his grandchildren ‘Italian’ names. I always heard him call Brenden Arturo and Layla Franchesca. So sweet. We will miss him. Carole, Grandma P, Lisa, Jenny, Brian and all of his family, our hearts hurt for you. Love and prayers. Vicki and Phil Alenduff
Dave was a special guy…. Always had a smile and could make us laugh. Remembering that we called him Mustard Man…. He would put it on anything and eat it. We will miss you!
It’s so hard to think of one memory when I have a million! I could never ask for a better father, I have no idea what I’ll do without you but I know that you have given me everything I’ll ever need to figure it out! I love you daddy and everything about you!
He was an awesome man, friend and father. You have and will continue to make him proud. You are an awesome man because of the example of your father’s love and life. xxx Maryrose
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Our Deepest Sympathy to you and your family. Dave was a great neighbor and wonderful friend. He will greatly be missed. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Bill & Sandy Marion
I have so many memories…and no words. Dad you are at peace now and that gives us peace. I am so proud of how you fought so hard and with dignity all the way to the end. I will miss you every day and cherish the last 6.5 months and every second we spent talking, laughing, crying, going on secret missions for you, being your nurse, being your friend and your daughter. You said you were proud of me…I am honored to call you dad. I love you with all my heart. No One Fights Alone! And I think you gave it one hell of an Amen!!!!!
I’ve been struggling to come up with the words and fight through tears to write on this page. Partlow was one of the first strong bonds I made 20 years ago when I first started with Sysco and knew no one there. He took me in like I was his own daughter. When he would help me through a problem I would thank him for being there and he would say ‘I always will be kiddo’ when he told me he was retiring the tears started flowing he had a book of countdown pages going and would pick someone each day to tear a page off. I refused everytime he tried to get me to tear one off. His last day he brought his last page with a big #1 on it to me with the words ‘always here for ya kiddo’ we both shed some tears that day. He was the biggest ‘family man’ I have ever seen and taught me that my son comes first. I will miss him every day but am so thankful I was blessed to know him. Always in my heart Partlow. Love you Lori Hall
There just are not enough words. The ‘Cards games’, Cancun Baby, ‘just 1 more Carole, kicking my &$@ in pool almost every time. Conversations late at night. I will miss you every day, but am honored to have had you so close in my life. You hit it out of the park, brother. Rest in peace. Ti amo!
my daddy – there are no words to adequately express the love and gratitude I have for you. You have always been a role model, even at the end. I could not have had a better daddy – we were always surrounded by love, laughter and hugs. Ti amo, my sweet poppy seed muffin, I am so honored to be your daughter.
Dave was a true friend, mentor and inspiration to me and countless others. He truly made a difference in many peoples lives; mine included. I consider myself very lucky to have known Dave. I will always remember him for his enthusiasm and passion for life. My deepest sympathy goes out to Carlole and the rest of the family. May God’s grace be with you in your time of sorrow.
Dave was a friend in high school and he never forgot his friends. My God Bless the family as Dave was a true friend. Ron Fisher
I worked with Dave for several years at Sysco St. Louis. He was my sales mentor and manager. He emphisised the positive side of the sales process. He ispired and guided many people at Sysco over the years. I feel fortunate to have known Dave. He had a wink and smile everytime we talked. My thoughts and prayers go out to Carole and his family. I will miss him.
It was winter 2005-06, I really needed some guidance, reassurance, and, above all, a kick in the ass. Somebody sent the right man for the job. At first, he confused me with his slight physical stature and boastful talk of being ‘The Big Dog’. I put my faith in him to help me win a coveted Sales promotional trip to Monterey California; I expected spreadsheets and a detailed military breakdown of our attack schedule; he shut the door to his office, I sat down, he looked me in the eye and said, ‘Just make it happen.’ This was before ‘WTF’ was a thing, but that’s what I was thinking. I didn’t appreciate it then, but he got me out of my head and into the game. ‘Just make it happen.’ It did happen and I think he was as happy as I was. We made some other things just happen, the sales figures and numbers were forgotten long ago, but I’ll never forget great trips to Vail and the Bahamas and the pride that it brought to us all, especially ‘The Big Dog’. Whomever coined the phrase, ‘It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog’ was surely toasting David Partlow, with a Miller Lite and a shot of Mustard Water. Your big heart will never be forgotten, Woof Woof!!
Norma and I were blessed to have known Dave. He was a man who enjoyed life and made the most of every minute. His love and pride in his family was always present to those who knew him. He was very proud of the time he sent during his military service for this county. He was a stand up person and we will miss his wonderful contagious spirit. We are happy to have called him a friend. Our prayers to his family during this time. Larry and Norma Milligan
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I was blessed to have been able to count Dave as a friend. From September 1960 to October 15, 2015 David and I were classmates and friends. I will treasure that friendship for the rest of my time on earth. My deepest condolences to Carole and the children. RIP David. We’ll miss you! Steve
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Thinking of you and the family. Sending love and sending up prayers. Mark & Julie Heishman
I was very blessed to have known Dave and had the pleasure of working with him for 8 years at Sysco STL. He always had a smile and a way to brighten my day! I will always remember every Valentine’s Day, he would give all of us girls Valentine’s. I am soooo sorry for your lose and your family is in my prayers! He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
sorry for your loss Carol – from the Stephanoff family
Dave was such a great mentor and coworker. He showed selflessness and led by example. He knew how to inspire and made the world a better place. He will be dearly missed.