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1953
DIED
2007
David Sheldon Obituary
Memorial service: 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at North Hills Funeral Home, 8525 Mid-Cities Blvd. Burial following in Bear Creek Cemetery, Euless.
Born July 20, 1953, in New York, he was raised in Miami, Fla., and graduated from North Miami High School in 1971. He moved to the Arlington area in 1987. Very athletic at an early age, Angel was involved in football, discus, shot put and basketball. His large stature provided him the perfect armor for a career in the Stampede and WCW Wrestling Federations, introduced to him by his lifelong friend, Pat Mitchell, in 1986.
You may remember the "Angel of Death" on Friday night television alongside names such as Bret Hart, Chris Benoit, Jake the Snake Roberts and others. Angel was trained by the infamous Red Basteen. He was also featured in "Walker Texas Ranger" and other television shows. He loved life and was a cherished friend. He was a larger-than-life pillar of the community. He was known for his compassion and sense of humor, and Angel's friends and family will sorely miss him!
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Memories and Condolences
for David Sheldon
Anonymous
September 2, 2008
Big Dave!
Thank you for all of the wonderful wrestling entertainment. I enjoyed watching you throughout the years and hope I will see you again when we all can check out that big PLAY CARD in HEAVEN!
Say "hi" to the Von Erichs and all of the rest of the old gang for me.
You wouldn't remember me but I was the security officer who watched the wrestlers' vehicles at the old Sportatorium in Dallas.
Cher Lon Malik
June 19, 2008
My dear, sweet, kind David, how I will miss you dearly. It was just a few moments ago that we found each other once again after a long 20 years, how you once again made me laugh remembering our life together, just as we were putting the pieces together again......I love you my dear, always have. Thank you for telling me that you loved me, thank you for showing me a different path, may the angels hold you dear forever!
April Hall (LaCroix)
June 2, 2008
Gone but never ever forgotten. "Big Dave" you will be so missed by everyone who knew you. You touched many hearts. Rest in peace.
Until we meet again....
Kari Zumbro
April 20, 2008
you will be missed angel by all of your friends
Pam Holt
March 22, 2008
I was shocked and saddened to hear about Angel. He was such a great person and used to help me at the gym when I didn't know what I was doing there. I was lucky enough to run into him out here in Los Angeles years later, and it was great to see him. I have fond memories and know he will be missed. My thoughts are with his loved ones.
Lori Walker
January 23, 2008
Angel,
I always keep you in my heart good buddy! God Bless.....
Lori Walker
Adam Hughes
January 23, 2008
Im going to miss you Angel! I remember when Aaron and I were younger and you would always wrestle with us! We looked up to you so much! Now we can look up to you in the sky!
I love you
Kat Burkheimer
January 3, 2008
I remember when he was with the Freebirds. Wrestling is not what it used to be. I like the 'old school' guys. Didn't know he lived in this area, probly seen him and didn't know it. RIP
Toye Greggan
January 2, 2008
Truly a gentleman in the industry. Angel will be greatly missed. Rest in peace. Thank you for being a great friend.
C B
December 19, 2007
One of the good guys in wrestling and one of the good guys in the club scene. You were always giving to those around you. Haven't seen you in ten years, but the news hit like a ton of bricks. I hope to one day leave such a fond memory for others. This is when you know you led a good life.
Paige
December 18, 2007
MY Friend- Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!
Janice Tatum
December 18, 2007
Angel was highly respected my his co-workers and myself as others did not know him like we did.Time goes by but memories are there forever. Thank-you Angel for being you.
Forever in our hearts.
Jim Ambury
December 16, 2007
I enjoyed watching him on stampede wrestling. My favorite memory of him was serving him at the esso in calgary on 16 Avenue NE and Edmonton trail. He was always so polite. He will be missed and remembered always as one of the greats of stampede wrestling
Chris Jones
December 11, 2007
Rest in Peace Dave! I loved watching him in Stampede Wrestling as the Angel Of Death. My Condolences to his family
KC Houston
December 11, 2007
I was fortunate enough to work with Dave and he was the true Gentlemans Gentleman. He had so much respect for the business and the fans as well as his fellow workers!! I still remember and laugh when I think of the big Goose egg he got from a shot to his head during a match and he looked like one of those belouga whales with the huge jutting foreheads. It's funny because he would walk around with tape on his head to try to help the swelling, but he still had this HUGE Bulge sticking out. Sorry your gone buddy, you were a true class act!!!!
Brit Hart
December 11, 2007
Dave was a very kind person. I had the opportunity to know him at a very young age and I will always remember my big friend.
ted lindsay
December 10, 2007
u were great to watch angel. now wrestle with some of the other greats up there.
Raj Sharma
December 10, 2007
Rest in Peace, Angel. Used to watch you in the UWF and World Class.
David H
December 10, 2007
WCCW was the best!! RIP
Bill Anderson
December 10, 2007
Rest In Peace my old friend! I am a better man for having known you!
Bharat K
December 10, 2007
Deepest condoloences to the family.
He will be missed
Peter Weichel
December 10, 2007
Enjoyed your many days in Stampede
Wayde Lever
December 10, 2007
You will be missed I enjoyed watching you in the ring when you would come to Edmonton, and a real pleasure to talk to
v smith
December 8, 2007
RIP AOD... Big Guy, Bigger Heart.
peace,
vsmith
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