Earl Joseph David

Earl Joseph David was born August 28, 1934, at Avery Island, Louisiana, to Emedis and Eula B. David. The family also lived in New Iberia, Louisiana, but relocated to Baton Rouge so Earl could attend Louisiana School for the Deaf. At LSD, Earl played sports and made many life-long friends. He met the love of his life, Melva June Brownell, after they both graduated from LSD. Earl and Melva were married on December 20, 1958. Earl attended the Opelousas Trade School to become an auto body technician. He and Melva have lived in Baton Rouge throughout their marriage. Earl was active in the Louisiana Association of the Deaf and the Baton Rouge Association of the Deaf and served in numerous leadership roles. He was involved in recreational baseball, basketball and bowling leagues and enjoyed spending time with friends from the Deaf community. Earl loved being King of the Krewe of Dauphine’s Mardi Gras Ball in the 1990’s. He was an avid LSU and Saints sports fan. Earl suffered cardiac arrest following a special afternoon of doing what he loved best, spending time with his family. Earl Joseph David left this earth on Monday, November 21, 2022, surrounded by his family.

Earl is survived by his wife of almost 64 years, Melva, his children and spouses: Kenny and Judy David, Connie and Floyd Holton, and Danny and Kelly David; one sister, Judy Ann David; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Meggan and Jessie Hoover, Ryleigh and Hudson; Christopher and Amanda Dorris, Jayce; Gabrielle and Derek Boeke, Skylar and Christian; Reagan, Rebecca, and Beau David; Nicole and Maggie Giardelli. Earl was preceded in death by his parents, Emedis and Eula B., a brother, Hayward Miguez, and his close friend, Donald Price.

A celebration of Earl’s life will be held at Greenoaks Funeral Home, Saturday, November 26th. Visitation from 9:00 am until the service at noon, followed by a graveside service. Guests are invited to wear purple and gold. Reception to follow at First Baptist Church of Denham Springs Pallbearers will be John Deshotel, Ralph Vice, Ed Wood, Christopher Dorris, Jessie Hoover, and Derek Boeke.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Louisiana Association of the Deaf, 3112 Valley Creek Drive, Suite E, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, or the Louisiana School for the Deaf Alumni Association, 929 Retreat Street East, Pineville, LA 71360.

Please visit www.greenoaksfunerals.com to leave condolences to the family.