David C. Viers

LAKE HELEN - David C. Viers, 78, passed away peacefully Sept. 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, at Lankford Funeral Home in DeLand. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at Blake Memorial Baptist Church in Lake Helen, with Pastor Tony Wishon officiating. A burial will follow at Lake Helen Cassadaga Cemetery.
Born in DeLand, David attended local schools before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Air Force.
Upon returning home, he worked with his family in the Viers family nursery for 20 years.
David was a certified fair executive and served as fair manager since 1990. In 2002, he was named executive director of the Volusia County Fair. He did tremendous things for the fair over his 24 years of employment, and built lasting memories and connections throughout the community. He was a past president of the Florida Federation of Fairs, and was awarded an honorary American FFA degree from the national organization.
David had a lifelong passion for racing, and a unique hobby of trading baseball pins for Little League baseball. His dedication to youth sports extended through his 29 years of service as the district administrator of District 19 Little League, where his commitment to the sport and its players touched countless lives.
A faithful member of Blake Memorial Baptist Church, David was known for his generosity, his steadfast faith, and the love he showed to his family and community.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory his devoted wife of 52 years, Paulette; his beloved son, Davy; his cherished daughters, Tanya Wright (Chris Lawrence) and Connie Rickert (Justin); his brothers, Jimmy Viers and Louis Fournier (Kathy); his sister, Daun Olsen; 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
David's legacy will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to Blake Memorial Baptist Church. Lankford is in charge.