David Severns Obituary

David G. "Shorty" Severns

January 17, 1946 ~ March 16, 2013

D'Iberville

MSG (retired) David Glenn Severns (Shorty) was born January 17, 1946, Wimber, PA. to Lavern and Maud Severns. He was a long time resident of d'Iberville, MS. David passed away on March 16, 2013, at Mobile Infirmary in Mobile, AL. He was preceded in death by his parents, step parents and three brothers (Donald, Tommy, and Joe). He is survived by his wife Nora Faye Severns; sister- Ruby Howard of Arlington, TX and Jennie Roles of Johnstown, PA; brothers-Wayne Severns of New Jersey and Monroe Severns of Pittsburg, PA; Children: Jewel Hurst (Brian) of d'Iberville and CPT(P) David Severns (Leann) of Des Moines, IA; Grandchildren: Janelle Navarro, Brenda Hart, Rachel and Rich Severns; Great-Grandchildren: Stephanie and Emaleigh Ann Navarro; and best friend Patrick Daughertry of d'Iberville.

He enlisted in the Air Force in 1964 where he served as an AC&W Radar Repair Technician. He later served over 7 years as a master radar instructor at Keesler. He served over 21 years in the United States Air Force, and retired from Keesler Air Force Base and the 81st Training Wing in 1985. He was the recipient of many military awards culminating with the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM). David also worked as Security staff for the Isle of Capri Casino from 2000 to 2004. He was also Mr. Isle of Capri In 2003. He also received the Billy Creel Humanitarian Award for his community service work. He is best known for his charity work throughout Biloxi and d'Iberville. He supported the Biloxi Battered Wives Center, Sacred Heart Church, Back Bay Mission and Biloxi Food Bank. Thanks to Antony and Emmett, David was able to successfully help so many families. He received an Amaaritis Service Metal from New Fayard United Method Church. He won the Outstanding Citizen of d'Iberville in 1997 for his charity work helping families in need. He was also a published writer of poetry. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Harrison County Humane Society at 2615 25th Avenue, Gulfport, MS 39501 (228) 863-4394. His smile, passion to help others, and love for the community will be greatly missed by all that knew him. David will be laid to rest at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

Visitation service will be at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on Howard Avenue Monday, March 18, 2013; family from 4 to 5, friends from 5 to 7. Funeral services will be held at Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home on March 19th, at 11 AM, visitation from 10 until 11. Burial will follow at 12:30 at the Biloxi National Cemetery.

View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com



Published by The Sun Herald on Mar. 18, 2013.
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Dave was a very king person who I met in 1986. We both worked together doing landscape jobs across the coast. Then I met him again in the 90's at the Isle of Capri Casino in which we both worked in Security along with his wife Nora. You will be missed Dave.

Robert McGuire

June 22, 2013

Shorty was truly a great kind person! I will miss him stopping by the station to say hi! RIP Shorty!

Anita Corwin

March 21, 2013

One of the kindest men I have ever met.
He is missed

Myra Seeber

March 19, 2013

David will be missed, he was such a good person, I know I'll miss him.

Josie and Randy Vignes

March 18, 2013

A good man who I dont believe ever met a stranger. You will be missed my friend. God certainly has an angel by his side.

Troy Kanode

March 18, 2013

Miss and love you , we'll all be together in Heaven one day

Faye Franklin

March 18, 2013

Uncle Dave will be missed by so many people! I had to raid his "cupboards" many, many times for students who needed food or school supplies and he always had a freezer full of meat and some bread. We will always appreciate the help and joy he brought to our lives. God bless you Aunt Faye, Julie and Davey and families! Love you, Debbie and Jimmy

March 18, 2013

David was a very good friend and will be missed by all who knew him.

Ronnie Wingo

March 18, 2013

You will be sadly missed , but one day we will all be together in that mansion in the sky, I love you Dave.

Faye Franklin

March 18, 2013

Ray & Anna (Cook) Craven

March 18, 2013

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