David Earl Brinkley

David Earl Brinkley of Conway left this earth for the heavenly kingdom on April 15, 2023. David was born on March 4, 1958, in Little Rock. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Thomas "Jerdy" and Effie Qualls Brinkley; his maternal grandparents, Rufus Casey and Bessie Phillips Casey; his father, Earl Brinkley; and his mother, Climie Casey Curtis.

His daughter, Ashton, survives him. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Joe Brinkley and his wife Ann of Bristol, Florida, Charlotte Brinkley of Fordyce, Randell Casey and his wife Oma Lea of Vilonia and Russell Casey of La Porte, Indiana, Jewell Quesnel and her husband, Floyd, of Sherwood, Norma Varner of Vilonia and Hazel Fairchild of Greenbrier. Numerous cousins and friends who loved him like a brother also survive him. A huge thank you and hug to Heath, Greg, Donna, Karen, Jewell and Floyd who graciously displayed loving care for David in his final days. Thank you to all the others who advocated for David.

David served faithfully at the Faulkner County Assessor's Office for 23 years. His colleagues were his second family. A special thank you to Krissy Lewis.

As a child, he played many a baseball game at the Wakefield Ball Park in Little Rock. David graduated from Mills High School in 1976.

A memorial service, officiated by Greg Hogan, is scheduled at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Mayflower Cemetery in Mayflower, Arkansas. All family and friends are welcome to attend.

David's mother smiled so brightly and always welcomed everyone. David had the same smile.

As Jeremiah the prophet wrote: "The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. (Lamentations 3:22-23).