David graduated from Venice High School. He married Sandra (Evans) Yandell on June 10, 1989. He worked in the truck driving industry for over 30 years. David served in the United States Marine Corps which was his proudest accomplishment.
He is survived by: wife, Sandra Yandell; children: Steven Heys, Tammy Van Cromphant and husband, Jesse Van Cromphant, Patrick Heys, Brandy Melton and husband Jon Melton, Matthew Kosloskie, Tim Hendon, Jr., Jimmy Heys, Shasta Gish, Brandon Hendon, Dylan Heys, Aaron Hendon, and Trinity Hendon; sister, Frances Rodriguez and husband Harry Rodriguez; nieces, Victoria Navarette and husband Frank Navarette, Vanessa Gonzales and husband Alfredo Gonzales; nephew, Tony Espinoza; great niece and nephew, Priscilla Navarette and Gabriel Navarette; great nephews, Michael Anthony and Adrian Gonzales; great nieces, Sarah and Naomi Espinoza.
Celebration of Life will be held at 4pm to 7 pm., March 21, 2026 at VFW Post 6111, Arlington, TX.
