Daniel “Dan” Bathurst, 59, of Lynchburg, VA , formerly of Cookport went to his heavenly home on Saturday, September 25, 2021 where he joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He passed away at Lynchburg General after he was struck by a hit and run driver near his home in Lynchburg, VA.
Dan was born in Indiana, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1962. He was the son of Arveta “Tiny” McCoy Bathurst, Lynchburg, VA and the late Dennis “Denny” Bathurst. Dan had been living with and caring for his mother at his Lynchburg home.
Dan was a 1980 graduate of Purchase Line High School and a 1984 graduate of Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA where he studied radio, television, and film. He worked and dedicated his talents to Liberty University for 37 years in the area of media and broadcasting. He produced and directed the Old Time Gospel Hour with the late Dr. Jerry Falwell for many years, edited and produced documentaries and did various sporting events at Liberty University.
Dan was a longtime member of the Thomas Road Baptist Church in Lynchburg, VA. Dan loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking and biking. He also liked to hunt and fish with his father and uncle.
Dan is survived by his mother Arveta “Tiny” McCoy Bathurst, various aunts and uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Dennis “Denny” Bathurst and various aunts and uncles.
Friends will be received Friday, October 1st from 2-3PM at the Rairigh-Bence Funeral Home & Crematory of Indiana where his funeral service will begin at 3PM. Rev. James McCauley will officiate the service. Burial will be at the Greenwood Cemetery, Indiana, PA. Condolence messages may be made online at www.rbfh.net.
Memorial donations may be made to the Thomas Road Baptist Church, 1 Mountain View Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KVJ) – I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.