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Robert Frank David, Jr., son of Robert John David and Adella (Skruhak) David, was born Tuesday, June 2, 1936 on the family farm in Grayson County, Texas near Tioga. He died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home in Pilot Point with his family around him. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00AM Monday, October 3, 2022 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. A rosary will begin at 4:00PM on Sunday at the church in Pilot Point with visitation following until 6:00PM. Robert, or Junior as he was known to many, grew up on the family farm near Tioga and graduated from Pilot Point High School in 1956. As a young man Robert was very enterprising and he soon owned and operated two trucks that he used to work, road construction while also running fifty head of momma cows. It was also during this time that together with his friend, Johnny Hard, Robert did a six-month stint in Midland, Texas where he fondly remembered his time working for Pinkie’s Liquor Store. It was here that he “cut his teeth” on retail sales. In 1960, Robert was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years during the Vietnam War. During his service he was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone at Fort Kobbe. Robert had many fond memories of his time in the military as was evidenced by the proud fact that he still had his government issued green wool socks, his uniform, and his ability to sound off by singing marching cadence with the words, “you had a good home but you left….” Following his honorable discharge, Robert returned to Pilot Point and began work as a car salesman for Bill and George Hilz at Hilz Ford on August 14, 1962. In 1972 he purchased half the business from George and completed purchasing the other half from Bill in 1980. The business was renamed David Ford Sales and operated as such on the West side of the Square in downtown Pilot Point. In 1999 Ford Motor Company purchased the dealership from the family. Robert truly loved people and being a Ford car salesman. After leaving the auto dealership, Robert stayed active as a member of the board of directors of Point Bank; helping his son, Russell, in the auto parts business and traveling for pleasure to stay connected with family in South Dakota as well as journeys to numerous parts of the U.S. and countries abroad. Robert was united in marriage with Alice Evelyn Voth at St. Peter’s Catholic Church on September 19, 1964 at Lindsay, Texas. The couple made their home in Pilot Point where they lived their entire married life and lovingly raised their five children. They recently celebrated fifty-eight years of marriage. Robert was always “community strong.” He was proud of Pilot Point and he was pretty sure if you couldn’t find something you needed to buy in Pilot Point, you probably didn’t need it. While in business, he sponsored innumerable community sports teams and was always very active in the Denton County Blue Ribbon Club. Robert was humbled and honored when he was chosen to receive the honor of Pilot Point Citizen of the Year in 1999. He was a Life Member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church where he taught Sunday school and served on various church committees; the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Council #2045, the 4th Degree Msgr. Paul K. Charcut Council, the Pilot Point Kiwanis since 1962, and American Legion Post 0550. Robert was proud of his Czech heritage and in earlier years, together with some friends, were some of the first groupies to follow a Czech Band to South Texas where, although its still unclear, they may have stepped a toe into Mexico a time or two. Above all, Robert was passionately devoted to God and to his family. In later years, Robert held a special devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary through the Holy Rosary as well as daily reading of the scriptures. He loved messing around with his grandchildren. He will always hold a special place in their hearts of their times together, especially on their many adventures to the farm at Gordonville. Grateful for having shared his life are his wife, Alice, of Pilot Point; children, Pam (Phil) Schmitz, of Sioux Falls, SD, Tammy (Greg) Howard, Russell David, Donna Akins Sims (Nick Gochis), and Sandra (Dennis) Jones, all of Pilot Point, TX; eight grandchildren, Zachary Schmitz, Riley Howard, Shelbi Howard (Jared Whipple), Chase, Cameron, and Caden David, Dalton Akins, and Cooper Jones; great grandchildren, Westen Whipple and Aiden David; siblings, Evelyn Owens, Keller, Texas, Georgia Burleson, Pilot Point, Texas, Harry Wayne (Carolyn) David, Pilot Point, Texas; Rickey (Deri) David, Valley View, Texas; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by two brothers, John and James’ one sister, Della Mae Crow; brothers-in-law, Ron Burleson, Tom Owens, Dave “Sonny” Crow and Frank Sandmann; and sons-in-laws, John Akins and Robby Sims. Relatives and friends are invited to gather with the family at St. Thomas Parish Hall following the burial service for dinner and a time of fellowship. The family would like to give a special thanks and blessings to the members of St. Thomas Catholic Church and Rev. John Martin; the home health assistance from Seven Sisters; as well as the amazing support of Hospice during Robert’s final days. In lieu of flowers the family requests that you make a monetary donation to the Church or 7 Sisters Care. You can give a monetary donation to 7 Sisters Care, by sending a check to 1800 Teague, Suite 109, Sherman, Texas 75090, or email Rhona Cowen for other ways to donate Rhonda@7sisters.care . You can also give a monetary donation of your choice to one of St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church’s charities at https://secure.myvanco.com/L-Z3G2/home. Online condolences can be made at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Robert Frank David Jr.

June 2, 1936 - September 28, 2022