David was preceded in death by his parents, Benson and Ruth Chatham, his loving wife of 54 years, Vivian Chatham, his precious great-granddaughter, Hattie Ruth Philpot and his brother, Jack Chatham.
David is survived by his two daughters, Darlene (Dave) O’Neal and Terri (Bill) Philpot. Grandchildren: Shannon (Michael) Wilkes, Allison (Sean) McGrath, Taylor (Kelsee) Philpot, Hayley (Justin) Rude, Garrett O’Neal, Landon Philpot, and Braden Philpot. Great-Grandchildren: Kennedy Wilkes, Cameron Wilkes, Boone McGrath, Emmy McGrath, Preslee Philpot, Nolan Philpot, Vivian Philpot and Nash Rude. Brothers: Fred (Charlotte) Chatham, Jim (Sara) Chatham, and Ron (Jing) Chatham. Sisters: Patsy Weaver and Peggy Edwards. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and many many friends. Special friends: Joy Abbott and Julie McCay.
David was a graduate of Mortimer Jordan High School, Class of 1954. He proudly served our country in the 101st Airborne Unit of the United States Army. He was a draftsman/engineer by trade. He was a member of Gardendale Church of Christ and often visited his friends at Morris Church of Christ. He was a wonderful friend and Christian role model. People loved him everywhere he went.
The family would like to give special thanks to UAB Gardendale, UAB Hospital and UAB Palliative Care for the phenomenal end of life care that David received over the last month.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in David’s memory to the UAB Palliative Care Unit, Attention: Jackie Palmore, 1713 6th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
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