David H. McClarty

David Hillard McClarty was born May 28th, 1953 and ended his watch unexpectedly at his home in Lilbourn, MO on April 16, 2022 at the age of 68.
David was preceded in death by his parents Thomas Jefferson and Eva Marie McClarty as well as his older brother Larry McClarty and his sister in law Lisa Leonard.
David was joined in holy matrimony with the love of his life Donna Sue (Robinson) McClarty on July 9th, 1973. Donna survives of the home as well as his mother in law Geraldine Robinson.
David and Donna have one son Joseph Alan McClarty New Madrid, MO and a daughter in love Tricia Lynn McClarty and three grandchildren Carson David McClarty (16), Audrey Lynn McClarty (11), and Addison Paige McClarty (9).
David also has two brothers Patrick McClarty and his wife Sandy of Nashville, TN, Jeff McClarty and his wife Lisa of Fredericksburg, Texas, his sister in law Gwen and Charles Swain Jr. of Sikeston, MO, and a brother in law Dewey Leonard, Jr. of St. Genevieve as well several loving nieces and nephews as well as family and friends throughout the community.
David accepted Christ at an early age. David was a vast believer of Christ and studied God s word daily. David and Donna attended The First Baptist Church of Lilbourn.
David was a graduate of Sikeston High School in 1971. He later completed his degree at William Woods University in 1998 with a Bachelor s of Science in Business Administration.
David and Donna owned Dave s Bestway in Lilbourn, MO for over 44 years (1976-2020). For years Dave and Donna owned two grocery stores one in Lilbourn that they purchased from Tom and Marie McClarty and years later (1993-2003) they opened a second store in New Madrid, MO. David and Donna were always there to help the community anytime there was a need. Dave and Donna had many Dave s Bestway kids throughout the years while they owned their business. They took in kids that needed assistance without hesitation. They truly loved others as Christ has asked us to do.
David was a sovereign and servant leader to his community. David was a member of the Lilbourn Volunteer Fire Department since 1970 when he joined the department as a Junior Firefighter. He was named chief in 1998 and has served in that role for the past 24 years. David was the Emergency Management director for New Madrid County for over 14 years. David was a servant leader coaching youth sports for many years in Lilbourn and New Madrid. David was a hard worker and loved the Lord and his family. David was the epitome of what Christ called us to do with loving our neighbors. David would help anyone in need at the drop of a dime. David worked tirelessly his entire life and gave everything he had to his family and community.
Pops, as his grandchildren called him, was larger than life. His bond with his grandson Carson was nothing short of spectacular. Pops could make Carson smile just by entering the room. Pops and Carson enjoyed swimming together each summer. Pops also loved his granddaughters and enjoyed watching their volleyball, basketball and softball games. Pops never missed an event with his grandchildren. David also loved watching his only son coach. He loved baseball and he loved attending his son s games as often as he could. Pops was the BEST! We will see you again one sweet day.
In Lieu of Flowers the family requests donations be sent to Kenny Rogers Children s Center 300 Floyd Ave, Sikeston, Mo 63801. www.kennyrogerscenter.org
Pallbearers include: Tommy McClarty, Dr. Phillip McClarty, Ryan McClarty, Chase McClarty, Tony Perkins, Paul Jimerson, and Kenny Joe Schaffer.
Honorary Pallbearers: Dr. Mark Adams, Anthony Roberts, Lloyd Stoner Jr, Steve Sickery, Dr. Mark Baker, Billy Branum, Jerry Webb Duncan, Brian Beaubien and Tim Stroud.