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A lifelong resident of Colbert County, David graduated from Mars Hill Bible School where he sang in the quartet. After graduation, David joined the Army serving in Paris where he earned Cosmic Top-Secret security clearance. After the Army, he began a long career in sales ultimately creating his own advertising business.
As a younger man, David coached pee wee football, rode motorcycles with his son and was the voice of Muscle Shoals football, announcing Trojan games for over 30 years. In his later years, he enjoyed growing tomatoes, watching Alabama football, caring for his beloved dogs and playing guitar and harmonica in several local bands. He will be remembered as a mentor and role model to many for his 20 years of service on the Muscle Shoals Civil Service Board. One of the all-time great practical jokers, David's sense of humor was unforgettable. In short, he had a terrific life!
David leaves his wife Charlotte; daughter, Karla Turner (David); son, Greg (Lisa); four grandchildren, David III, Will and Charlotte Turner and Elizabeth Underwood, and countless friends.
Funeral services will be held at Colbert Memorial Chapel. The family will greet friends from noon-2 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, with the service beginning at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Brother Jack Wilhelm, Brother Larry Kilpatrick and Brother Don McGuyer . A private burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Sheffield.
Pall Bearers will be T.C. Shook, Eugene Barnes, Shaun Malone, Andy Martin, Lee Osborn, Mike Pogue, and Bill Vickery. Honorary Pall Bearers will be Frankie Crow, Lesley Fisher, Rex Hall, Edgar Hammond, Bob Lyons, Robbie Martin, AJ Myrick, Robert Smallwood, and Don Terry.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Muscle Shoals Fire or Police Departments.
You are welcome to sign the online register at colbert memorial.com.
Colbert Memorial Chapel is assisting the family.
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Sara Jaynes - Westmoreland
February 16, 2013
Charlotte, Karla & Greg,,,,,,,
So sorry to hear of David's passing. Death is something we are never ready to accept of our loved ones, but something we all must deal with when time comes. It will be 5 years tomorrow, 2/17/08, since we lost our Mother, David's sister, and not a day goes by I don't think of her, and her sweet smiling face. You too will have all of these wonderful memories of your husband & dad. Memories are the only thing that can't be taken away. I know David left you with many. Take care and know that you are definately in our thoughts.
Crimon & Faye King
February 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. He will be missed by every one who knew him.
February 11, 2013
TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, DAVID WAS A GREAT FRIEND AND PERSON. HE WILL BE MISSED, A TRUE SOUTHERN GENTLEMAN.
JERRY WALLACE
Brice Nicholson
February 11, 2013
Sorry for the Uderwood Family lost.the tought
and prayer's will be with you .
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Kelli Miller Parsons
February 10, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this very difficult time!! David will be greatly missed! He was a wonderful man and always kept us laughing at the WellCare Center!! I adored him and "Sweet Charlotte"! My grandparents Alton and Lois Nicholson also thought the world of him!
Kelli Miller Parsons ( Memphis , Tn.
February 10, 2013
Underwood family I am truely sorry for your loss, I remember playing baseball for Mr. Underwood and meeting his family. I always thought the world of him. Sammy Craft
Craig Campbell
February 10, 2013
Greg,
Having lost both may parents I know how tough it is. Death is a part of life. It just happens to be something
that is difficult to prepare for. All of us are different, and because of that no two people grieve the same. While grieving is normal, so is healing and it is comforting to know that while many may be grieving today, healing from the grief will follow.
From talking to you it sounds like your father touched the lives of many people. Having said that, it is obvious that people are not paying tribute to your father because he died. They are doing so because he lived and he obviously enriched many of the lives of those who knew him.
I eulogized my own father 10 years ago and closed with a poem by Mary Elizabeth Frye. The poem is called Do Not Stand by my Grave and Weep.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am in a thousand winds that blow,
I am the softly falling snow.
I am the gentle showers of rain,
I am the fields of ripening grain.
I am in the morning hush,
I am in the graceful rush
Of beautiful birds in circling flight,
I am the starshine of the night.
I am in the flowers that bloom,
I am in a quiet room.
I am in the birds that sing,
I am in each lovely thing.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there. I do not die.
Yes Greg, your father has been called to his final home, and while he may no longer be with the family in the flesh
he will be forever with you in his spirit.
The Campbell Family is thinking about you and praying for the strength of your family during this difficult time.
Craig S. Campbell
David Heidorn
February 10, 2013
David and Karla, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
February 10, 2013
David and Karla, my thought and prayers are with you.
David Heidorn
February 10, 2013
David was such a special person. I was always impressed how he boosted others, how he wanted them to be uplifted. I only knew him briefly but was totally in awe and apprciation of him. Kind regards, Doris Gallaher
Staff Keller Home Health
February 10, 2013
Ms. Charlotte our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Staff Keller Home Health
February 10, 2013
Ms. Charlotte, out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Staff Keller Home Health
February 10, 2013
Ms. Charlotte, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
February 10, 2013
To Mrs. Underwood, Karla and Greg: I know there are no words to ease the pain and loss you are feeling right now! Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. With much love, Jill Johnson Jones
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