Charles David Birkes was born on March 4, 1933 in Houston, Texas. Born to Charles and Mary Lou Birkes, he was the youngest of two children. He served time in the Navy. Upon his discharge, David moved back to Houston and began working for the City of Houston in the Water Maintenance Division. He and Barbara Warren Birkes were married in 1960. David and Barbara have two children. Upon retirement David became a licensed travel agent. He loved organizing group trips and traveling with friends. He served as a deacon at White Oak Baptist Church and Jersey Village Baptist Church.
David is survived by his wife of 58 years Barbara Warren Birkes; his daughter Emma McLachlan and husband Charles, and his son Dale Birkes and wife Melinda; grandchildren Ashley Findlay and husband Ryan, Kyle McLachlan, Daniel McLachlan, Sarah Birkes, Connor Birkes; sister Jeanenne Saitta.