David Roy Esslinger

1932 - 2011

David Roy Esslinger, 79, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away Friday, Aug. 26, 2011. Memorial service: 3 p.m. Tuesday at Bluebonnet Hills Funeral Chapel. Mr. Esslinger was born in Huntsville, Ala., to James and Annie Esslinger. He served his country during the Korean War in the United States Air Force. He was a longtime employee of Recognition Equipment in Irving where he was instrumental in the development of the bar code scanner. He was also employed by General Dynamics. After retiring, he started a home renovation company, which he did for several years. Survivors: Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 55 years, Betsy Esslinger; children, Kimberly Evans and husband, Dennis, Timothy Esslinger, James Keith Esslinger, Jennifer Cruze and husband, Dennis; grandchildren, Jason Karbach and wife, Angie, Amy Jewell and husband, Bryan, Samantha Esslinger, Aaron Esslinger, Nikki Rios, Haley Esslinger, Max Appel, Nathan Cruze, Miranda Cruze; great-grandchildren, Amanda Karbach, Jacob Karbach, Jamie Karbach and Jayce Alan Esslinger.