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David McEntire Obituary
David Ryan McEntire
LINCOLN - David Ryan McEntire, 32, of Lincoln, passed from this life on Friday, January 13th, 2012 in Kewanee County, Michigan as the result of injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident.
Visitation will be from 4-7 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in Lincoln. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Lincoln Church of God. Burial will follow in New Union Cemetery, Lincoln.
David was born August 8, 1979 in Lincoln, Illinois, the only son of Ron and Threasea "Terri" McEntire. He married Melanie Corso on June 19, 1999 in Lincoln, Illinois.
He graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1997. He was the owner of McEntire Roofing, founded in 2001. He grew the business to be Certainteed's largest roofing contractor in the state of Illinois.
David was an avid bowler and was a member of the CICBA and several other bowling associations. He enjoyed participating in the Lincoln/Atlanta Golf and Bowl challenge. He was a multiple winner of the RP Lumber Golf Tournament.
He bowled on Wednesday nights on the West Side team at Logan Lanes and on Thursday nights on the Elites team. David holds the all time high series title at Logan Lanes with an 853. He also made PBA history as the youngest bowler in the US to win the adult men's Pro Am event.
He was an adventurer an avid sports enthusiast and enjoyed bowling, golfing, skiing, snowmobiling, billiard, poker, snorkeling, and more. David was a member of the Lincoln Church of God, Lincoln Elks Club, was an Illinois State Mixed Martial Arts Judge, and was an active member of Scott Brown's Tae Kwon Do studio.
His favorite past time was traveling with his family.
Surviving are his parents Ron and Threasea "Terri" McEntire of Lincoln, IL; his wife Melanie McEntire and their daughters Halie Breann McEntire and Siera Lynn McEntire of Lincoln, IL; his sister Carie Groves and her husband Perry of Lincoln, IL; paternal grandma Lea McEntire also of Lincoln, IL; maternal grandpa Harold Dean Roos of Lincoln, IL; mother in law and father in law Debbie and Kevin Corso of Tovey, IL; brother in law and sister in law Tim and Sharon Corso of Taylorville, IL; sister in law and brother in law Shannon and Jeff Girard of Tovey, IL; nieces and nepews: Lexie Groves, Izzy Groves, Trista Corso, Kevin Corso, Aaron Corso, Emily Girard, Caleb Girard, and Lindsey Stonner. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Kenneth and Eloise Gannon and his paternal grandpa Paul McEntire.
Memorial donations may be made to the Lincoln Church of God Children's Ministry or to Lincoln Tae Kwon Do and will be accepted at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for David McEntire
Melissa
January 11, 2024
You are missed by so many never forgotten. Thank you for all you did for Vegeta!
Justin Forrester
December 12, 2020
It's been years, but I still remember him... Bowling at Logan Lanes and having the most fun there.... All I gotta say is wow! These are memories that seem so recent. Always.... Rest Dave.. We all miss you, but we all know you are watching over us....
alan mclaughlin
February 13, 2012
I was shocked to read of Daves passing in todays pantagraph. I became a friend of Daves in the early 90's when he was a supervisor on my best roofing crew. He had his cool yellow Dodge truck which he was so proud of at that time. I was not suprised when Dave became the suceess he was in Illinois.
You will be in our prayers here in Normal Il. Alan McLaughlin.
linda dickey(turley)
February 3, 2012
my heart goes out to the whole family,i remeber david and his family...
Alan, Melodee, and Becky Bradesku
January 29, 2012
Remembering you in our prayers during this very difficult time. We are so sorry to hear about your great loss.
Rob McCue
January 27, 2012
Ron and Terri, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Be comforted in knowing he is with our Father in Heaven. We will keep you in our prayers, God Bless. Rob and Diana McCue
linda metelko
January 26, 2012
To Ron and Terry my heart goes out to you at this time. A child is a great loss. He will be remebered for years.Metelko family.
Heather Andrews
January 26, 2012
My heart goes out to all of you, i met david in 97 we stayed intouch over the years and i know his family was his world. Hes was a great man and will be missed by many.
Robert & Ty Beam
January 23, 2012
Ron and Terri we are so sorry for you loss and the pain you are going through. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
jean Gibson
January 23, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Mark Swanlund
January 22, 2012
So sorry for your loss. David was one of my contractors at The Home Depot, always enjoyed his visits to the store. Prayers to all the family from his friends at the store.
Toni Bauer
January 22, 2012
To The McEntire family. My hearts breaks for all of you. May God be with all of you giving you peace and strength to get through this time.
Vicky Cunningham
January 21, 2012
Ronnie & Threasea, my heart cries for you. I am so happy I got to meet him in the Spring of 1998. He was one great kid then and he grew into a wonderful man, husband & father. You did a good job! I love you guys.
A friend
January 21, 2012
Dave will be missed Greatly!!!! Sympathy to the family!
Justin Norton
January 20, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of David.
Andrea Newsom(Hassebrock)
January 19, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Innotech Girls
January 19, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. David was one of our customers at the nextel/spring store for many years. He will be missed and may you find peace through this difficult time.
julitta newingham
January 19, 2012
Thought and prayers for the MCENTIRE family.
SUSIE AND DANNY STRONG
January 19, 2012
So sorry to hear of the loss of such a nice guy. Prayers are with all of you.
ron and cherie baker
January 19, 2012
Ron Terry and family,our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Kim Huynh
January 18, 2012
Today your Heart is breaking and it is hard to carry on…Many tears you have cried, trying to be strong. There is so much pain and heartache tearing at your heart. There are questions still unanswered that are ripping you apart. I want so much to help you, Tell me what to do? If God would let me, I would take this pain away for you. It is hard to see people suffer and to hear them cry. There is always emptiness when a love one dies. Please know many are praying for you. If you need us we will be there. Remember GOD loves you…Give him your pain to bear. Wishing you all Peace in this time. So so very sorry for your loss.
Heather Bitschenauer(Hanley)
January 18, 2012
To the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you! R.I.P. David, you were truly be missed. David, was a good friend of mine! I never got to meet his wife and daughters but you are in my prayers!
January 18, 2012
To all the Mc Entire Family. It breaks my heart that any family has to go threw this. I to lost a only brother in a fatel accident.. I can tell you time heals but they are never forgotten,and always deeply missed. He will always be in your heart and nobody can take that away from you. Cherrish all the memories and all the love you had with him. I do believe there will be a time we will all be together again.God bless all of you. Debbie McCray
Misty Heath
January 18, 2012
Ron, Terri and family We are very sorry for your loss, may God surround you with his love and comfort you all in this very sad time God Bless
Derek and Misty Heath
Mike & Juanita Buttell
January 18, 2012
Our deepest heartfelt condolences go out to Melanie, Halie, Siera, Ron and Terri, Carie, and the entire McEntire family. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through the days, weeks, and months ahead. May you find comfort in each other, as you share your special memories of your husband, Daddy, son and brother. We are so sorry for your loss.... Melanie, I never met David personally, but his company put the new roof on our house December 2008... Ron and Terri, we've known you so many years, we consider you more as friends, not just who we buy our appliances from. This is such a tragic loss for everyone, there are really no words than express how we feel. Just know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jason and Elizabeth Sutton Cassidy
January 18, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Yvonne Dyer
January 18, 2012
Melanie, Ron,Terri,Carrie and family. I was thinking the other day about the time David went to Kentucky with us for Kids Crusade. We raced frogs in the parking lot, laughted and made memories. It is now that the memory we made means more than ever. There are not adequate words to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. There are no words that I could say that will "fix" things. What I can do is pray for you and your family and ask God to give you strength and peace which I know He will. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you all.
Orman & Yvonne Dyer
January 18, 2012
Terri, my deepest sympathies, our prayers will be with you and your family in this difficult time. Shirley Schaal, Mt. Pulaski
January 18, 2012
Terri, Ron and Family
I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless you and be with you in this very difficult time.
Love,
Mary Yoggerst
Andrea Horath
January 18, 2012
David was a great guy and will be missed by alot ! The McEntire family is on our thoughts and prayers.
Jane Fairbanks
January 18, 2012
I have alot of memories of David when he was a child. My heart is broken, my prayers, and love are with his family.
January 18, 2012
Mel,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
From your friends at Gailey Eye Clinic Springfield
Rich & Jean Ingram
January 18, 2012
Our heartfelt sympathies extended to you during this trying time. You are in our thoughts.
Barb Masterson
January 18, 2012
Terri & family,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barb & Bat
a christian friend
January 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers to his family!
VERA HARRISON
January 18, 2012
sorry for your lost, GOD only take the best, our prayers are with ALL, MEL and kids, family and friends,and lincoln TKD, from david martial art family; harrison & dorris collage of m.a.
lexiy crowder
January 18, 2012
"And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." Uncle David had a life cut way to short. But one thing I will have to give him is he made the best of it and always had a blast. He did what he wad capable of doing for other people, he was considerate. I dont look up to many people, but I always have and always will look up to him. He's been there in my good times and bad times no matter what. I've learned from this. Not to take anyone for granted and always appreciate them being in my life. My deepest sympathy goes to my aunt Mel and the girls. I can't imagine how you feel)): uncle David was my second dad and I know it will just get even harder not having him around. Especially when things go wrong and he is needed to talk to. Uhgg. Life isn't fair. At all. You shouldn't have been the one to go... I love you with all my heart. Please look down on all of us. We're trying our best to keep eachother strong..<3
charlie davenport
January 18, 2012
i just wanna say that i love all of the mcentire family and my prayers are with you all. i will truely miss david dearly , as he was a true friend. he helped me through a lot. he was there for me several times when i got laid off or just needed a friend to talk to. i feel that i have been blessed to be a friend of his and spend several years working for his company. david you were a real friend, i love you , and i will miss you dearly. we had a lot of great times bro. i will never forget you.
Ron Sisk
January 17, 2012
Dear Terri an Ron,,Iam deeply sorry to hear about David ,,please take my prayers,an thoughts. Your friend Ron E. Sisk...Springfield,Il.62703
Steven Ingram
January 17, 2012
May God Bless the McEntire family in this time of great loss. David was a very caring and giving person who put others needs before his own. He was a good friend and will be dearly missed.
Dj and Lindsey Maxheimer
January 17, 2012
McEntire family you are in our thoughts and prayers. David was a great guy and he will be missed dearly. Just remember he is now an angel watching over his family and friends.
Rodney and Lori Dove
January 17, 2012
"Our thoughts and Prayers go out to the McEntire Family during this difficult time Dave will be remembered throughout the community ! "
Larry Burrell
January 17, 2012
Sorry for your loss of David our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Raymond, Janet, and Donna Langley
January 17, 2012
Terri and family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of David. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. Halie and Siera have a guardian angel to protect them. He will be there for them.
January 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! I will keep all of you in my prayers. Melanie , this is Connie Beaman, Kim Mozie"s mom. We are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us no. Again we are so sorry!!! One day at a time that's all you can do, sometime's it's one minute at a time! Connie Beaman(Taylorville,Il.)
jim and nikki ingram
January 17, 2012
Thoughts and prayers r with you and family.
Deric & Tamera Sweitzer
January 17, 2012
Our hearts and prayers go out to the whole family...we love you all so very much and loved David and enjoyed being his youth pastors years ago and being part of your family. We will see you at the visitation.
Vauna & Jeff
January 17, 2012
I saw this poem today and it made me think of David.....
Not how did he die, but how did he live?
Not what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not, what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But had he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away.
I hope this gives some comfort..xo
Andy & Junie Wallace
January 17, 2012
We met David when his guys did our roof in October. Such an amazing personality and so much vibrant energy! Our sincerest condolences to his family.
Julie Shoraga
January 17, 2012
I am so sorry for loss! May God help you all through this tragic accident.
Karla Denzler
January 17, 2012
To the McEntire family,
We don't know you very well but since we've joined Lincoln Tae Kwon Do, our kids have loved being in class with Halie - she is such a leader and a great girl. Our hearts are broken for you and we pray that God's comfort will get you through this hard time. We are so sorry for your loss. Anything you need please contact us. In Christ Love, the Denzler family
Ellen Robinson
January 17, 2012
Terri:
I'm sure other members of your Curves business join me in sending our deepest sympathies to your family in this tragic loss of your son. I will keep your family close in prayer.
Melissa Tanner
January 17, 2012
To the Mcentie family im so sorry for your loss dave was a great man he had a great impact in me and my children life he will be missed dearly by many people ....I will continue.continue to pray for your family during this hard time may you feel Gods arms wrapped around you comforting all of you
Tracy Watkins
January 17, 2012
To the entire McEntire family, I as so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing that David is in Heaven watching over all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Michelle Abbott
January 17, 2012
Melanie and Family ~ May the love of all your friends and family help to carry you through this difficult time. Take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel watching over all of you. May this poem help give you some peace. ~ Michelle
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
jessica teubner and family
January 17, 2012
im sorry for your loss mel and the girls. praying for the whole family going through these tough times when u loss someone close to u
Brandy Sutterfield
January 17, 2012
Melanie, Ron, Terri, Carie and family, I am so sorry for the loss of David. I am so glad I was able to know him as my best friend in our school years! He was an amazing friend! He will be greatly missed! We love you all and you are in our prayers!! Brandy (Washam) Sutterfield and Family
Dinger Family
January 17, 2012
Deepest sympathy to the entire family! Our thoughts and prayers are with u!
Bruce Treakle
January 17, 2012
Melanie ,Ron ,Terri, carrie and all the rest of Davids family.
May God give You the peace and strengh
You all need at this time so sorry for Your loss.my heart felt sorrow for You guys Love in Christ Jesus Bruce Treakle
Tom and Annie Perkins
January 17, 2012
Deep sorrow to learn of David's passing. I'm sure you will find great comfort in each other.
January 17, 2012
ron and threasea and family,
we are so sorry for your loss
may god bless you and be with you in this very difficult time
in deepest sympathy
bill and nancy huskins
January 17, 2012
We are so sorry for your family's loss.We are praying for the family and especially the two little girls that will miss their father so dearly. May God watch over them and protect them.
God bless you all.
Matthew Haseley Family
Troy Martin
January 17, 2012
Im very sorry for Daves family and friends Dave you will truly be missed
Karen Lugibill
January 17, 2012
Terri and family,
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Shellie & Dan Gordon
January 17, 2012
I am at a loss for words...My heart, my love, and my prayers are with all of you.
Melanie, I remeber your wedding day...what a wonderful time, and such a beautiful couple. My heart aches for you.
I am so very glad that you are leaning on God in this, he will keep you under his arm and guide you even when you feel like there is nothing else, he will be there. If you need anything, anything at all. Please, please, please, do not hesitate to ask!! Love you!!!
Henry Balfanz
January 17, 2012
Ron and Teresa and family, I am sorry for your loss. Your son looked like quite an accomplished young man; I know you had to be very proud of him.
Peggy Riva
January 17, 2012
I am so very sorry for your loss. David was a good, generous and caring man whose many acts of kindness will never be forgotten. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
Samantha Renfrow
January 17, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. I am so sorry for your loss.
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