Dr. Donal Addison Funkhouser of Winchester, Virginia, passed away on August 3, 2024, at his family home. Dr. Funkhouser was born on December 11, 1929, in Conicville, Virginia to Luther and Elma Funkhouser. He graduated from Mount Jackson Triplett High School in 1946, Berea College in Kentucky in 1950, and from the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Dental School in Richmond, Virginia in 1954. Dr. Funkhouser served in the U.S. Navy as a dentist at Portsmouth Naval Hospital from 1956 through 1958. Following his time in the military, Dr. Funkhouser fulfilled his career goal when he opened his dental practice in Winchester in 1958. He had a passion for delivering affordable dental care to all and often provided pro-bono emergency dental care and dental screenings. Dr. Funkhouser served his community as a dentist until retiring in 2014.

Dr. Funkhouser is survived by his loving wife, Chrystal Funkhouser, with whom he was married for over 72 years; sons Steven Funkhouser and Bradley Funkhouser, and Steven’s wife, Denise Funkhouser; and his granddaughter, Juliana Funkhouser.

Dr. Funkhouser was preceded in death by his son, David Funkhouser.

Dr. Funkhouser was an active member of the Winchester community and enjoyed going to dances with his wife. He will be fondly remembered as a dentist, dancer, and dependable member of the community.