David Lee Conley

david conley
David Lee Conley, age 62, went home to be with our Lord on October 23, 2013 after an 8-year battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully in his home in Hughes Springs, TX, surrounded by loving family. David was born on May 24, 1951, in DeWitt, AR to Ella Mae Conley, deceased, of Stuttgart, AR, and Gene Conley, deceased, of Lonoke, AR. On May 26, 1973, he married the love of his life, Hettie Marie Damon, whom he met at the First Assembly of God in Stuttgart. David and Hettie recently celebrated 40 years of marriage that were filled with trials and tribulation, as well as powerful love, extreme laughter, and tremendous joy. Having worked at GTE in Stuttgart for over twenty five years, Lone Star Steel of Lone Star, TX, and AEP SWEPCO near Daingerfield, TX, he enjoyed and took great pride in his work, and the cherished the people of each organization. David loved and served God as a member of several churches, including Holly Street Church in Atlanta, TX, where he played electric guitar with praise and worship teams, offering his self-taught musical knowledge and skill to enhance each service. As a man of many hobbies, he also enjoyed working with electronics, as well as developing handy and inventive gadgets for daily use. David also took great enjoyment in giving multiple nicknames to family members, which are still used today. David is survived by his wife, Hettie Conley, of Hughes Springs, his sisters, Ella Jean Pullman, of Stuttgart, and Jewel Teal of Benton, AR. Also surviving David are his two sons, Jeremie and Jason Conley, their wives, Dayspring and Miranda Conley, and his six beloved grandchildren, Jude, Titus, Christian, Justice, Dalton, and Cheyenne; as well as eight nieces and nephews, his mother-in-law, Ellen Damon, and two sisters-in-law. David was preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother Freddie Mills, and his father-in-law, Thomas Damon, whom he held dear. Viewing will be available at Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs, TX, on Friday, October 25, 2013, from 6:00-8:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held at the Holly Street Church of God in Atlanta, TX, on Saturday, October 26, 2013, at 10:00 AM. A Burial Ceremony will be held at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart, AR, on Sunday, October 27, 2013, at 10:00 AM. Above all, David loved God and gave Him thanks, praise, and glory for all he had in his lifetime, including his precious family.

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  1. I will miss David, His smile and personality. Even during His battle, He was courteous, and offered a smile to everyone.

  2. Fly high David; you were such a wonderful, Christian man and helpful neighbor whose friendly ways and smiles will be missed often. So happy you are away from pain and safe in the arms of Jesus. Your family and friends will see you again one day.

  3. Jason, We are so sorry for the loss of your father. I will be praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.

  4. David … A very kind, intelligent man with a wonderful disposition. We started off as neighbors, became good friends, and then coworkers. You will be sorely missed!

  5. What a great man and such a delight to be around. A caring husband and great father for two incredible sons. You will be missed "Electric C".

  6. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. David was such a good, kind man–words just can't express how sad we are for your loss. God Bless!

  7. Uncle David we will miss you and Love you always.The way you made us laugh and smile and the stories you could tell,the boys are blessed to have had you as a father.

  8. Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about your fathers passing. We are here to support you in your grieving process. With sincere sympathy and love,Your RBC book club

  9. David's gentle spirit and kind words will certainly be missed @ Welsh Power Plant.My sincere condolences to his family

  10. Mr. David was a great man and left behind a great legacy. He will be missed. Praying for your families.

  11. Hettie and familly….I am so sorry to hear about your precious husband and father's death. I know how very much that all of you are going to miss David. It is never easy to lose someone you love, but he is in no more pain and is in the arms of his Heavenly Father. I will be praying for each of you in the days ahead for the strength you may need.


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