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David Read Obituary
BOSSIER CITY, LA - Services for David E. Read, 66, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Airline Baptist Church. Officiating will be Rev. Chad Grayson pastor of Airline Baptist Church, assisted by Rev. Harrell Shelton associate pastor of the church. Interment will follow at Rose-Neath Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, 2009 at Rose-Neath Funeral Home in Bossier City, LA.
David was born December 11, 1942 in Greensburg, PA to Richard and Vera Schwartz Read and died June 15, 2009 in Bossier City, LA. He was a member of Airline Baptist Church and served as a deacon there. He was a sales representative for Allstate Insurance.
David loved the Lord and enjoyed serving on the baptism committee at church. He also loved playing golf with his friends. His family was his greatest joy.
His parents and a brother, Richard Read preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jan Read of Bossier City, sons, Chris Read and wife Karen of Vancouver, WA, Ryan Read and Daniel Read, both of Bossier City, daughter, Robin Leger and husband Coby of Eunice, LA.
Honoring David as pallbearers will be Larry Sexton, Jim Tharp, Keith Bush, Andy Stephenson, Jere Causey, Joe Windham and Jerry Elkins.
Memorials may be made to the Airline Baptist Church Building Fund, 4007 Airline Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111. Rose-Neath Funeral Home
Bossier Chapel 746-2543
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Memories and Condolences
for David Read
Lindsey Lanius~Maggio
July 6, 2009
Miss Jan,
I am so very sorry for your loss, please know that my prayers are with you all. He will be greatly missed.I am so sorry that this entry is so late , and am sorry I was unable to make it to the services
Shelby Duncan
June 18, 2009
We are praying fervently for God's comfort during these difficult hours. David will be remembered as a Godly man who was always willing to serve. May God Bless and Keep you.
John and Shelby Duncan
Larry & Debbie Isenhour
June 18, 2009
Praying you will find peace in knowing your family at Airline loves you and are continually lifting you up in prayer. May God give you a peace that only He can give and a presence that you all need in this time of loss. We are praying for your lovely family.
Mike Rowland
June 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Darrel and Amy Wilson
June 18, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Phillip Vaughan
June 17, 2009
Dear Jan,
We are sorry for your loss. Please mention to Ryan that our prayers are with him also.
Phillip and Linda Vaughan
Todd Preston
June 17, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.
We pray that you will feel and know God's power, presence, and His peace in the days ahead.
Todd and Donna Preston
Doug Rogers
June 17, 2009
Dear Jan and family,
We have a lost a dear brother and friend while heaven has gained a faithful steward and worker. You have been and will remain in our prayers, and we are here to help you in whatever way is needed. Susan and I love you all.
Larry Harrell
June 17, 2009
We so admired David, in all the years we knew him, it was always apparent he was a true and righteous follower of Christ. We will keep all of you in our prayers.
Larry and Heidi Harrell
June 17, 2009
Jan and family: Just want you to know that I am thinking of you and will have you all in my prayers. Colette
Bambi Trickett
June 17, 2009
Dear Miss Jan, Daniel, Robin and family,
Bill, Jon Daniel, Sarah and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. We are praying for you and your family.
Bill and Bambi Trickett
Susan Hicks
June 17, 2009
My Prayers are with you and your family, Jan. I am a 3 yr member of ABC and recall seeing him several times - although I didn't know you all personally.
May God's blessings, peace, love, and comfort surround you during this time of loss.
David & Joan Collier
June 17, 2009
Dearest Jan and Family,
Joan and I are so very sorry that you are having to go through this time of grieving. We pray that the Lord will send his comfort to you, as we all know that David is spending time with the Lord that he Loved So Much.
Marilyn Lynn
June 17, 2009
Jan, I was so sorry to hear about David. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Elaine Lee
June 17, 2009
My prayers are with your family during this time of loss. I will miss working with him and our banter we so enjoyed.
rhonda lanius/tyl
June 17, 2009
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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