David Philip Blackshear

1924 - 2021

David Blackshear

David Philip Blackshear, 96, died peacefully at home on May 29 with his family and caregivers by his side.

He was born in Atlanta in 1924 and attended Boys High and Georgia Tech.

After his freshman year, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and was a navigator on a B-24 bomber in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. After the war, he returned to Atlanta and finished his education at Tech, graduating with "The Class of World War II."

During this time, he met the love of his life and wife of 53 years, Mary Virginia "Sis" Stribling. With the help of Mrs. Julia Harvey they raised three children, Lynn, D and Bill.

David started and ended his career with Atlanta Dental Supply Co. after 72 years of service. He was past president, owner, and chairman emeritus, but he always considered the company as his family first and foremost. He was past president of the American Dental Trade Association, the Atlanta Rotary Club and band leader of the Atlanta Seventeen. David was involved in many sports and hobbies but was "all in" when it came to his grandchildren, David and Caroline, encouraging and supporting them with every activity they were involved in and in turn, they had the ultimate role model to learn from and look up to. He was a giver in every sense of the word and if you were lucky enough to know him, your life was impacted in a positive way. He was an Eagle Scout. "Onward."

David was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia Stribling Blackshear; daughter, Lynn Blackshear Fallin (Richard); and son, William Goolsby Blackshear.

He is survived by his son, David Stribling Blackshear (Allyson); grandson, David Philip Blackshear II (Kate); and granddaughter, Caroline Reid Blackshear; and several nieces and nephews.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr. John Blumer, Ervetta Weldon and caregivers Donna Davis, Rhonda East, Cathy Johnson, Darcel Trimmings, James Austell and Hannah Johns. Your compassion and care will never be forgotten. Thank you also to Susan Richards and Coastal Hospice for all of your expertise and support when we needed it most. Thank you to First Light Home Care for your professional and timely help.

A celebration of life will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 7 at Village Creek Landing. Attire will be very casual.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Coastal Hospice Foundation, 1700 Frederica Road, Suite 205, St. Simons Island, GA 31522, or venmo@coastal-foundation.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral home and Oglethorpe Crematorium in Brunswick, Ga., www.edomillerandsons.com.

Family-placed obituary

The Brunswick News, June 2, 2021