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David B. Christian, 74, of Garland died Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, at a Dallas hospital.
He retired from Alcatel after 36 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Garland, where he was a deacon.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; son, Mikal Christian and wife, D’Lisa, of Rockwall; daughter, Karen Phillips, and husband, Ben, of Benton, Ark.; granddaughters, Macy Bassett, and husband, Brennen, and Megan Phillips; grandsons, Christian Phillips, Collin Christian and Hayden Phillips; brother, Bobby Christian; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gracie B. Christian.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, at Charles Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Sachse, TX, with Dr. Greg Ammons and the Rev. Jack Shmid officiating. Interment will be at Greenwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017.
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November 30, 2017
Deepest condolences to the family and friends during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Psalms 116:15
Larry & Ann Ruckman
November 29, 2017
May God's special blessing flow over the Christian family especially at this time.
We are probably not able to be at either the viewing or the service, but we want you to know that our thoughts our prayers, and our condolences are with you.
November 28, 2017
Please accept my deep condolences for the loss of your loved one. May God give you the strength and power to cope with the loss and memories that will bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart. Isaiah 40:29
November 28, 2017
My deepest condolences to your family during this most difficult time. There are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so beloved. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory, because those who pass on are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:15.
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