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David Houston Obituary
Mr. David Houston, 51, of Inverness, passed away on July 9, 2024.
He is survived by his father Dr. David Houston Sr. and stepmother Jackie Houston; three brothers, Broderick Houston, Sunny Collins, and Tory Collins; three sisters, Rhonda Houston Murphy (Jerry), Brittney Houston, and Bessie Collins.
A viewing will be held on Friday, July 12 from 5-7 p.m., following a Celebration Of Life on Saturday, July 13, at 11 a.m. All services will be held at Citadel Of Life Cathedral, 225 N. Seminole Ave. Inverness. Interment will be held in the Pine Hill Cemetery of Inverness.
Services are under the professional care of Carnegie Funeral Home, 217 SE 4th Ave., Chiefland.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Houston
"Mrs. Parker"
July 12, 2025
David not day that goes by, that I do not think of you! We have had many laughs and cries through the years! You would often tell me how much you missed your mom. Well, you are not in pain and reunited with your mom! That is what helps me get through the loss of you!
claudia costa
July 7, 2025
When l go to Winn Dixie l always think of you. You were always kind and smiled and happy. Miss you and wish you were still here...Your in a better place now. With family and friends and peaceful!!!!!
Debbi Glover
August 19, 2024
You gave us all your smile, you gave us all your grace, you made us all your friend...you will be missed...thank you for touching our hearts...
Kathy Dobronyi
July 26, 2024
God sent an angel to walk among us. It is our lost and Heaven's gain when he was called home. Rest in peace, dear friend. Rest in peace.
Betty @ Charlie Bunting
July 24, 2024
David was my friend and brother ,I will always miss his smile
Claudia
July 24, 2024
So sorry but you are now in a wonderful place and pain free. Great knowing you and your kindness and l will miss you!!!!!
Jim & Barbara
July 23, 2024
Just leaned of David's passing and want to express my condolences to his family and all that knew and will miss him. He was a ray of sunshine every time I would see him. Kind, thoughtful and dedicated to doing his best at all times. Rest in peace knowing you made the world a better place.
Marvene Hall Mckean
July 23, 2024
David was the kindest person I have ever met . He was such a a genuine person.
You are loved my friend and you will be missed.
Condolences to your family.
Mary Ellen Burns
July 23, 2024
Have known David and family since I began my Postal career 27 years. What a kind hard working young man. My heart and prayers are with his family.
Diana Perez
July 22, 2024
I met David about 15 years ago when we had mutual family members dating. We hugged & talked more with each visit. He was such a kind hearted soul. He is and will be missed! Rest in Paradise friend!
Kitty Gamble
July 22, 2024
The world lost a truly genuine, kindhearted, loving person when you passed David. I met David in elementary school and have been friends with him since then. I loved catching up with him when I would shop at Winn Dixie. We always talked about the recent events in our lives and about the past when we were kids. You and your beaming smile are already missed so much by everyone´s lives you have touched over the years. Rest in peace my friend.
Your Friend
July 21, 2024
Absolutely amazing man. He was a reminder that there was still good hearted people out there. He always had a smile and shared lovely stories. His positivity and caring nature will be missed but he will never be forgotten. A beautiful person!!
Angela Killock
July 21, 2024
David's ability to love everyone and big smile will be missed. He always went out of his way to help me and acknowledge our friendship. David was a bright light in a dark day and my friend is missed by us all.
Shirley Smith
July 20, 2024
Just heard of David's passing as we were out of town. I will miss David's forever smile and seeing his friendly face at Winn-Dixie. Always ready to help and always with a smile. My deepest condolences to his family. RIP, David.
Betty Gourm
July 20, 2024
I´m so very sorry for the families loss he was a gem indeed, his mannerisms were on spot and he always was willing to help out! My condolences to the family and he will definitely be missed! Rip and may you rest in the arms of our savior
Christine kostiak
July 20, 2024
He was the most amazing man I ever met he will always hold a special place in my heart so sorry for your loss sending prayers and hugs
Angela Kelly
July 20, 2024
So very sorry for your loss.
He was a wonderful soul and always full of cheer at Winn Dixie. Will miss him and his smiley face and so helpful loading my groceries and sharing conversations, may he rest in peace.
Debra Reynolds
July 20, 2024
David may you rest in peace! You were such a blessing if there really are angels in earth I consider you one for sure! A breath of fresh air! A beacon of light on a cloudy day! What a beautiful person you were! Such a hard worker! And that smile! Thank you for being such a shining light in a world full of a lot of darkness! I am very honored I got to meet you and know you ! You were what love is! I will miss seeing your smiling face! I believe you were an angel on this earth! God be with your family and bless them!
John Eastwood
July 17, 2024
the first time I met you was 3 years ago when we moved to floral City and we picked a store for our shopping you helped me out to my truck and after that every time I came to that store I would see you come in smiling you would see me and run right over to help me bag fill my cart and always came out to the truck smiling and stories we would trade. I was at the store yesterday and I was looking for you on my way out I saw your pictures on a table saying thank you David we will miss you I had not even known you were gone. I'm sorry I missed your services and I'll always remember you my kind friend rest well in heaven
Lonnee Zingg
July 16, 2024
David asked me one day, "why can't people just love each other?"
Jayla Houston
July 15, 2024
Gonna miss you so much Dave.. But it warms my heart to know that you were surrounded by people who cared for you, supported you, & that loved you dearly. You were so kind, & always had a smile on your face no matter how you felt. You´re now reunited with Rose, Momma. Our hearts weren´t ready, but the Lord was.
John 14:3
Rest In Paradise David.
marsha
July 15, 2024
Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
marsha smith
July 15, 2024
Go rest high on that mountain
Son your work on earth is done
Go to heaven a-shoutin'
Love for the Father and the Son
Betty Bunting
July 15, 2024
David was always smiling.He made you feel better if you were sad or upset. We miss seeing your smiling face.Now your reunited with your Mom and family. You always.
Polly Dufresne
July 14, 2024
He was always a good hearted person he would help anyone he always made me smile and have a good day when I would go shopping
Felica
July 14, 2024
Let Your Little Light Shine In Heaven Sweet David!!! I was so shocked and saddened to see Your Obituary and I saw it to late to Go to Your Funeral or Your Wake. No More Pain or Hurt On this Ole Cruel World Just Love, Joy and the Singing of the Angels~~David You had a Voice and Smile Like An Angel. I will Miss You Friend Love Felica May the Lord Comfort Your Loved Ones and Friends at The Sad Time.
Tessa Sydnor
July 13, 2024
My heart was broken to hear about David. He was such a sweet person. I can´t recall a time that I have ever seen him without a big smile on his face. I pray that God will give all of his family and friends peace at this time and I send my sincerest condolences.
Pam
July 13, 2024
Hey. Dave. You will be forever missed in my heart and Wayne's. I remember the first day you trained me at Winn-Dixi we had a lot of fun out in that field and had a lot of fun cleaning the carts during covid it was such a joy when I shared my peanut butter and jelly sandwich with you.love you always lollypop. I know you'll remember where that came from. Save travels my friend.
Cathy
July 13, 2024
I knew David when I worked at Winn Dixie. He was a pleasure to work with. He had the sweetest smile that could light up a room. RIP my friend. You will be missed.
Maureen Lee
July 13, 2024
I only knew David from chatting with him at Winn Dixie over the past 9 years that I have lived here. He was such a joy - seeing his smile, feeling his gentle and warm spirit. I will miss running into him. He will always be a sweet memory in my heart. Keep smiling, David - we all love you!
Stacy hollis
July 13, 2024
David you are going to be missed and your smile will always shine on the world every time I see a rainbow I will know that you are smiling down on us and every time I hear a bird sing I will know it is you sing us the gospel love you David rest easy my friend rest easy
Doris Thompson
July 12, 2024
I met David in 7th grade in chorus. I feel Blessed to have known him and call him my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all of us that loved him. Rest easy my friend.
Melissa Odom Crabtree
July 12, 2024
Very sad to hear this. I am sorry we are out of town will miss service. Know David since we were kids. Alway´s loved seeing him at Winn Dixie. I will miss his sweetness for sure. Sending lots of love.
Sharon Bostic
July 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Cheryl Palmer
July 12, 2024
David, you made the first years of my teaching career so much fun. Thanks for always smiling. Loved it when you sang to me. I love you and will miss you. Rest in Paradise. Cheryl (Brinduse) Palmer.
Jackie
July 12, 2024
David was full of love and light! His gentle soul and friendship will be missed! My thoughts go out to all his family and friends!
Dan Shafer
July 12, 2024
I first met David when I moved to Inverness in 2005 from Tampa. He was moving carts next to my car at Winn Dixie. We started chatting and when he heard I worked for the City of Tampa he said his cousin Amelia B did. I said oh yes, she worked with and for me. Immediately we had a connection. Every time I saw him he smiled from ear to ear even when in pain and offered a big ole hug. Over the years we would meet at McDonalds and later Burger King when I went to town and have wonderful conversations. He loved Shalom Park in Ocala, to sing, and to be a wonderful loving faith based friend. I feel like someone very special will be missing in my life now every time I am in town at one of his work places. God received an angel in this man and his memory will live forever in all of us who knew him.
Tracey
July 12, 2024
David your presence will be missed in this community. You have the kindest heart, always positive, hardworking, the list goes on!! Your Happy, smiling face will forever be remembered! Fly high Angel.
Bonnie and ron
July 12, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Connie Parrish Callahan
July 11, 2024
And proceeded by his mom Rosemarie Houston who passed 7/12/2014, who he loved with all his heart, David was a very considerate human been, there was no one he didn´t know or how they relate, He laugh about anything, but loud on other things.He is loved by everyone he got contact with. I known him since 6th grade which was 40 years ago, we hung out during school at lunch time and we usto sing the great love of all by Whitney Houston, and when I moved back 18 years ago I still had lunch here and there, he had a Great ear to listen to anyone that needed to talk. David was one of kind and I am grateful to being a friend of his. R.I.H my dear friend,
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