David Woodrow Rasberry

Born in Lauderdale County, MS on November 26, 1946, to Mason and Warrene (Linton) Rasberry. David was the youngest of four siblings and enjoyed his role as the “baby” of the family. He spent his adolescence and most of his adult life in the Whynot community, relocating to Florida in 2021 to be closer to his daughter, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

David traveled the United States as a long-haul trucker working for Gordon Transportation, Big Bee Trucking, and eventually retiring from Roadway Trucking. He was affectionately known by many as “Daddy Long Legs”, which was his CB handle. He captivated many with his tales of treacherous travel in his big rig through snow, ice, and mountains.

David was a gentle soul, who rarely raised his voice and truly didn’t have a mean bone in his body. A loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, he will be missed by all.

David is survived by daughters, Cyndi Dotson (Steve) of Crawfordville, FL, and Dorothy “Lorrie” Padron (Fred) of Lewisville, TX; 5 grandchildren, Shaina Dotson Johns (David), Mason Dotson (Sarah), Jonathan Padron, David Padron, and John Padron; 9 great grandchildren, Brayden Johns, David and Kaitlynn Dotson, Alicia, Adyson, Aubree, Jaxen, Alaysia and Creed Padron; sister, Tommie Dickens (Dickie); and several beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by wives, Martha Wilkerson Rasberry and Patricia Hoffer Rasberry; grandson, Jeremy Steven Dotson; brothers, Robert “Buddy” Rasberry and Jerry Rasberry; and his parents, Mason and Warrene Rasberry.

Services will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Hebron Baptist Church in Meridian, MS. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 am, with memorial service in the church sanctuary at 11:00 am, followed by brief graveside service for interment.

Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: Big Bend Hospice Foundation at Donate Today | Big Bend Hospice. The family expresses sincere gratitude to the Big Bend Hospice clinical teams for the unwavering compassionate care and dignity provided to our father/grandfather and our family both in his home and in the Margaret Z. Dozier Hospice House Inpatient Unit.