David Lee Opliger

Nov 4, 1940 - Feb 13, 2010November 4, 1940 - February 13, 2010

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David Lee Opliger

Nov 4, 1940 - Feb 13, 2010November 4, 1940 - February 13, 2010


Place of birth

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Occupation

Worked at Dana Corporation

Military service

Served in the United States Army for 23 years, attained the rank of Master Sergeant, served in Vietnam and Republic of Korea

Awards

Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, and many other awards

Family

Preceded in death by parents Eddie and Myrtle, brothers Walter, Alvin, Carl, Kenneth, Charles, Eddie, and Harold, and sisters Irene Rupel and Thelma Hook. Survived by wife Jean, sister Ruth Turner, brothers Donald and Richard, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends

Community involvement

Helped the Korean community, Korean Association of Columbia, and Korean Senior Citizens Association

Funeral arrangements

Funeral services held at Greenlawn Funeral Home Chapel, interment with full military honors at Fort Jackson National Cemetery

Thank you message

David's wife Jean thanked doctors, nurses, staffs, and social workers at Palmetto Health Baptist Hospital, hospice staff, Greenlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home staffs, Fort Jackson Military Personnel, and Attorney and Counselor at Law, Johnny E. Watson, as well as friends for their prayers and support.

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Born on November 4, 1940

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Passed away on February 13, 2010

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