Rev. John David Scheyer, 85, of Franklin, passed away on February 7, 2014.

Born in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Dr. Fredrick Scheyer and Synette Swensen Scheyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Fia B. Scheyer. David received his Master of Divinity from Berkley; was a US Marine serving during the Korean War; member of the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship; volunteer at REACH and he loved to hike and sail.

He is survived by three step children, David Cefkin (Mia) of Franklin, Suzie Della Penta (George) of Cheektowaga, NY and Beverly Calobrace of Tamarac, FL; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and was the brother of Warren Scheyer of Seattle, WA.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, February 22, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. Walter Bennett will officiate.

Memorial donations can be made to REACH of Macon County, PO Box 228, Franklin, NC 28744.

Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com