Reverend David (Dave) Barnes Camden, 88, of Appomattox, died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Babcock Manor. He was the husband of the late Hilma Nance Camden.

Born in Lowesville, Va., on January 23, 1931, he was the son of the late Hallie Jones and Aubrey B. Camden. Dave was called to the ministry in 1953; starting in the Southern Baptist Denomination. In 1968, he moved to the United Methodist Conference where he served until his retirement in 1993.

Dave is survived by a son, David E. Camden of Appomattox; two daughters, Jocelyn Camden of Radford and Deanna Ross and husband, Shay of Roanoke; three grandchildren, David A. Camden and Lindsay, Jessica Ross, and Anna Camden; a great-granddaughter, Evelyn Camden; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Cecile C. Tucker.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Monday, February 18, 2019, at Mount Comfort United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Gene Beverly.

Dave and the family would like to thank all the staff of Babcock Manor and Centra Hospice for their loving care and compassion.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials be made to the Mt. Comfort UMC Cemetery Fund, 10701 Oakville Road, Gladstone, VA 24553.

Robinson Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family. An online condolence may be sent by visiting www.robinsonfuneral.com