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David Schwab Obituary
David L. Schwab, age 66 of Brentwood, TN went to be with his Lord on Dec 13, 2015. How do you lay a giant to rest who always seemed 10 feet tall and bulletproof. He had arms of steel for his family. His unrelenting love for his wife Becky of 42 years and his protection of his girls Nicole Schwab, Lindsay Schwab (Michael) Leatherman and Kylee Schwab (Thomas) Burnett; brother, Ken (Kathy) Schwab & sister, Karen Brewer; grandchildren, David, McKenna & Madeline Leatherman, Madison & Grace Burnett, Christopher, Carlee & Cody Leatherman.
Mr. Schwab was a graduate of Purdue University June 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. He received his Master of Science Degree January 1993 from Southern Connecticut State University. He received his Certificate of Ordination in October 2013.
David's passion for land development has lead him to be one of the area's most well-known land developers thru his company The Principals Group. Through such noted developments as "The Governor's Club, Avalon, The Fairvue Plantation, and Lynnwood Downs, Dave has left his footprints on this earth that future generations will enjoy.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 19, 2015 at the Wolcott Christian Church with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial to follow in Wolcott Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Tennessee Special Olympics. Well done thy good and faithful servant. Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott is entrusted with arrangements in conjunction with Williamson Funeral Home of Tennessee. Share memories and online condolences at www.williamsonmemorial.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Schwab
Aaron Tornquist
June 8, 2024
I am Aaron so close family long time I feel like I can sense things last word he said keep in touch with you
Bruce Forbes
April 10, 2024
He was a good friend and I found him to be of the upmost character. I´m sorry to hear of his passing. Heaven has a good man!
Dr Robert THAYER
December 10, 2023
Just remembering David for such a great Fraternity Brother and Wolcott neighbor.
Rest in Peace.
aaron tornquist
January 6, 2023
hi iam aaron I know David and becky and Nicole long
time I miss David so much I wish he still here I could
hug him but i will miss him to much
tb
August 24, 2022
I miss this guy so much. He was one of the best of all of us.
Iam. Aaron. Tornquist
November 27, 2021
I miss David to much I do feel him around me not to much. Sometimes I do feel him calling me at his house
Laura S Abell
September 22, 2021
I search David's name today to find a phone number for him. I am sadden to hear of his passing. He was the best person I had the honor of meeting. My husband and I worked with him everyday when we built the golf course in 1997 to 1998 (The Governor's Club).
David and Becky were such the amazing people and their sweet girls.
I lost my sweet husband Bill on February 4, 2021. I now know they are catching up. God bless you all.
Laura Abell
Calera, AL
ann shirley
December 10, 2020
he. was a wonderful. nice. person. very thoughtful and i will him
Aaron Tornquist
April 2, 2020
Iam Aaron I miss. David so much I feel like he around me only way I know he see me in my dreams
aaron tornquist
December 16, 2019
hi iam aaron i miss david to much i fell him around me all the time at his house
aaron tornquist
October 27, 2019
hi iam aaron iam so close to david and becky and nicole a long time i do fell him at his house i fell like he is there he alway with us
aaron tornquist
September 12, 2018
hi iam aaron tornquist i am a part schwab family along time i miss david to much the day david die the part of me die i could been there he can say goodbye to me face to face david come back to me call me my number 615 315 1910
aaron tornquist
February 24, 2018
hi it aaron i miss david so much i fell him around me i got a sign from him i have one missed call from his house
aaron tornquist
August 7, 2017
hi it aaron tornquist i miss david so much he is part of me i do feel him he around me just like becky and nicole allway tell that i know hard to lose someone he alway in us
aaron tornquist
July 23, 2017
hi it aaron tornquist i know david along time i miss him i have picture of him with becky and nicole i know it hard losss someone so close someone like becky and nicole and aaron kelly and lindsay keep him in us
aaron tornquist
August 29, 2016
becky and nicole i miss him to he was part of 3
of us keep in sprirts
January 5, 2016
My heart is heavy with the news of Dave's passing. He was one of the greatest guys I knew in Nashville. I enjoyed our time on the golf course. I know he is in heaven with our loving God. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Bruce & Loretta Forbes
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Peggye Moss
December 26, 2015
Becky I am shocked and so saddened for you and your family. Nichole told Don about David today. You are all in our thoughts prayers.
Ali Farhangi
December 21, 2015
Becky and family,
I just heard about David passing. I am shocked and sadden. He was a great friend and always will be remembered.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Jerry Keiser
December 21, 2015
Becky and family, we were so shocked to see that David had passed the Lord must have something very special in mind to call him home.
Jerry and Marilyn.
December 20, 2015
Becky,
I am so saddened & sorry to hear about this. I had no idea where you all were or what happened to everyone. I live here in Brentwood, & so does Holly. Vaughn lives in Cookeville, in the house we bought from you all, still in Mt. Vernon Ct. We extend our deepest sympathies to you & your girls. I am so sorry! Maybe we can visit here in Nashville sometime.
Love to all, Sharon Barnard
Roger & Jeanne Girtz
December 20, 2015
We just received word of Dave's passing. What a surprise to hear. Bet he & Chuck will have some interesting interactions. Our thoughts & prayers will be with you as you are going through this as a family. God bless...
December 18, 2015
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God choose a special man to come home. Jann and Rex Wright
Jackie Hickman
December 18, 2015
My heart goes out to the Schwab family. Dave was always the perfect gentleman. So sorry we will miss his celebration of life. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott Cantlon
December 18, 2015
Becky and family, My deepest sympathy on your loss. I was 2 years behind David at Wolcott High School and played basketball with him. I remember him as cheerful, smart, hardworking and a real sportsman. I was surprise to find that we only lived 7 miles apart here in Tennessee. God bless you and your family.
Sharon Davis
December 18, 2015
Sympathy to Karen, Ken, and Becky and family. David was everyone's friend. His memory will live on as a great example to others. The Schwab family was always special to the Cook's in Wolcott. Good memories.
Susan (Mathew) Greenburg
December 18, 2015
Becky and family, Ken and Karen,
Our prayers are with you in your time of grieving. Dave was a great man and will be missed by all those he touched. Keep your memories of him in your heart next to Jesus and he will always be with you.
Peace be with you all.
Roger Fowler
December 18, 2015
God watch over Dave's family. Although I haven't seen Dave in almost 40 years, there are so many fond childhood memories of the Schwab family.
Charles Schneidt
December 18, 2015
Fairwell to a high scool classmate that was friends with everyone.Thanks for those memories.Condolences to all of Dave's family.
December 17, 2015
Ken, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Skip Malone
Kim Lockhart (formerly Benson)
December 17, 2015
Please know you and your family and many friends have been in my prayers since I heard about David's passing. The world has lost a beautiful soul, and heaven has gained another angel! We'll all miss him greatly ... until we see him again.
Philip Baer
December 17, 2015
So many wonderful memories to carry me on until I see Dave again. Though we didn't see each other much, it was always comforting to know he was out there. He was one of my best mentors.
Sandy Petrou
December 16, 2015
Becky and family, my heart felt sympathies and sincere prayers to all of you. David's love for God, life, and all of you was incredibly deep...
December 16, 2015
We will never forget Dave and all our good times at Pelican Sound. Rest in peace my friend. We will miss you. love Sal & Joyce Misuraca
Rick English
December 16, 2015
What a great man! Husband, Father, Partner,Good Friend!! My prayers are with the Schwab family. David's smile will be miss by all of us. Love you David
December 16, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the Schwab family. One of the people and leaders I truly looked up to as a young Acacian at Purdue. Character and integrity that set the bar very high for all of us. God Bless. Charlie Martin
Barb & Todd Arrants
December 16, 2015
Becky, we are so very sorry for your loss! David was a wonderful man, husband and father. Praying for you and your family.
Robert Thayer
December 16, 2015
Rest In Peace, Acacia Brother David Schwab.
December 16, 2015
Our prayers to you and your family Becky. May God's peace and comfort shower you. Deepest condolences.
Ronnie and Lillie McClain
December 16, 2015
We are praying for you all during this difficult time.
We have very fond memories of David when you lived in Derby Glen Close,and at Christmas dinners with the Wahls.
Fondly, Suzanne and Harold Thompson
Robert and Nancy Wahl
December 16, 2015
We are out of town and won't be able to be at David's celebration of life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Love you always, Nancy
Stan Hawkins
December 16, 2015
David was a man among men and a wonderful brother in Christ. Our prayers are ever with Becky and family.
Cindi Harper
December 16, 2015
Becky, Nicole, Lindsay & Kylee ~ My heart and prayers are with you as you walk through this time of loss.
Cindi Harper
December 16, 2015
Becky, Nicole, Lindsay & Kylee ~ My heart & prayers are with you as you walk through this time of loss.
Randy Chastain
December 16, 2015
Old Friend.....you will be greatly missed. It is hard to believe you are gone; however, I am sure you are in the midst of quite a journey. God Speed. Prayers for the entire family
Vince, Kelly, Scott King
December 16, 2015
Thank you for all you have done for the children in need. You were truly a gift and inspiration to us all.
ann shirley
December 15, 2015
my thoughts and prayers are with you
David was great to work so honest
Shannon and diane Curtis
December 15, 2015
You're in our thoughts and prayers, Schwab family.
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