David W. Storke
was born in Fredericksburg and raised in King George
County, Virginia. He is an eleventh generation Virginian
who grew up on a portion of a 600-acre land grant given
to his 11th great grandfather, William Storke, from the
King of England in 1667.His parents and his brother and family still live on the property today. He is a co-lateral descendent of George Washington and one of his early Storke ancestors owned Stratford Hall Plantation in Westmoreland County - the birthplace of Robert E. Lee.
David began his career in funeral service as an intern with E. Alvin Small Funeral Home, in Colonial Heights, VA. He served his apprenticeship and concurrently attended John Tyler Community College, where he graduated Cum Laude with an AAS Degree in Mortuary Science.
In 1986 he passed his National Conference Board Exam and State Board Exam and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer.
In 1987 he accepted the position of funeral director with the former Powell Funeral Home in Bowling Green and purchased the business in 1991.
Currently a resident of Bowling Green, and a member of Calvary Baptist Church, he is married to the former Katie Lane and is the father of four sons, Wesley, Ashby, Gordon and Baylor.
Extremely motivated in his business as well as his community, his credentials are as follows:
- Current Mayor - Town of Bowling Green
- Former Chairman of the Caroline County Emergency Services Commission
- Former President of the Caroline County Chamber of Commerce
- Founding member of Historic Port Royal, Inc., Board of Directors
- Member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Association of Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia, and the Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- FEMA Mortuary Disaster Coordinator in Virginia
- Two Term Vice President of the Caroline Chamber of Commerce. Former member of the Board of Directors
- Recipient of Caroline Chamber of Commerce 2001 Business Person of the Year Award
- Past Master of Kilwinning-Crosse Masonic Lodge #2-237 AF & AM
- Past President of H.E.L.P. (Historic Economic Leadership Panel) Bowling Green
- Former Assistant Cub Master of Cub Scout Pack 173
- Member of Board of Directors of The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
- Former Member of Board of Directors of the Association of Independent Funeral Homes of Virginia
At Storke Funeral Home, we realize that it may be hard to decide which funeral firm to call. Below are some guidelines that we suggest that may be helpful in making this important decision.
Recommendations from well-informed relatives and friends are very helpful.
A well-established firm with an honorable reputation in the community is a good choice.
The firm you select should be known for professional, courteous, caring and understanding service.
You should also consider the character and personalities of the funeral directors and staff. They should be willing and able to provide services and merchandise in keeping with your wishes.
When you call Storke Funeral Home, we will take complete charge, relieving you of all details and concerns.
