David Noel Wikoff

David Noel Wikoff (Wykoff), age 68 of Ripley, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at Brown County General Hospital in Georgetown, Ohio. He was born on December 27, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Dwight and Dale (Aleshire) Wikoff. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Jane Griffitts.

David retired from Navistar International of Springfield, Ohio after thirty years of service and more recently had worked for Aberdeen Express in Aberdeen, Ohio. He was a member of the Eagles FOE Aerie 1564 of Maysville, KY. and was a Kentucky Colonel. Dave was a custom painter of motorcycles, cars, trucks and funny race cars. He painted the "Muscular Dystrophy Funny Car of the Year" that was displayed throughout the U.S. and won many awards. He also painted for Harley Davidson. His custom paint and fabrication on the Stroh's Harley Davidson Bike won many awards including "Best of the Show" in Columbus, Ohio where one of his competitors was "The Egyptian" of Dayton, Ohio.

Dave is survived by his wife of thirty seven years, Nancy L.; one son, Scott Wykoff of Ripley, Ohio; one daughter, Deborah Nance of Sardinia, Ohio; two sisters - Shirley Griffitts and Patricia Miller, both of Springfield, Ohio; one brother, Jack Wikoff of Springfield; four wonderful grandchildren; a very special and dear aunt, Doris Lucas of Manchester, Ohio.

Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 5, 2008 at Cahall Funeral Home in Ripley, Ohio. Pastor Tim Carter will officiate. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Saturday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the funeral service in Kirker Cemetery near West Union, Ohio.

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