He is survived by his sister, Lisa Roark Schmidt; nephew, Jonathan Adams; niece, Heather Arthur; great nephews, Dylan Ludwig and Lennon Ludwig; great nieces, Scarlette Cason, Leada Arthur, and Amelia Richardson; as well as countless cousins and friends.
David loved God and would ask anyone he met if they loved God. He never missed going to church and carrying his Bible with him. He loved music; gospel, country, and a few rock songs from way back but George Strait was his favorite country singer. He would listen to his records over and over for hours. David loved people! He never met a stranger and was kind to everyone he met. He never forgot a face or a name. David loved horses and would accompany his dad when he went to shoe horses. He also really enjoyed going to rodeos with his dad. He could catch, halter, and saddle his own horse whenever he wanted to ride. David loved being outside, especially going fishing and hunting with his dad.
David participated in the Special Olympics and excelled in running. He liked to go bowling and won several medals and trophies in both. His family took him to the Pink Tomato Festival every year to hear the bands. His sister always made sure he got a t-shirt. He got to meet Ricky Skaggs one year, and Ricky was so kind to him and did not rush their visit.
Visitation will be Monday, February 23, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Andrews Chapel Cemetery. You can sign David's guestbook here on his page.
Condolences(4)
Brent Casteel
Sheridan, AR Thursday, February 19, 2026 May God bless you during this time. I’m sorry to hear about David’s passing.Sincerely,
Brent Casteel and Family
Ruth Hunter
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Lisa, Sending you love and strength. David always ask about Tim & Ginger when I use too see him.Mary Lasiter
Wilmar, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of David's passing. Please extend my deepest sympathy to all of the family.Beth Davis
Monticello, AR Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Lisa,My thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry to hear about David.
Love,
Beth