David “Dave” Howard Antle, Sr., promoted to his heavenly home on Monday, October 04, 2021 at his residence. He and his wife, Cathy, live in Cookeville, Tennessee and had came to his home in Phil Campbell.
Dave was a great man of God, and had served as an evangelist for many years.
The visitation will be 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. Thursday, October 07, 2021 at Spry Memorial Chapel. The service will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel with Sister Pearl Shelton speaking at the service. Another visitation will be held at Bass Funeral Home in Gordonville, TN with funeral following it. (Time to be announced). Pastor Bill Smith and Pastor Roger Smith will speak at the Tennessee service. Burial will be at Gordonville Cemetery in Gordonville, TN.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Rollin and Clara (Hicks) Antle; mother of his children, Brenda Ruth Antle; sister, Juanita Butler; brothers, Menford (Mick) Clay Antle, Herman (Dutch) Lee Antle, Oshell Hill, Jr; brother-in-law, Joe Lee; and son, Roy Varney.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of 8 years, Cathy Antle; children, Brent Antle, John Antle, David Antle, Jr., Les Antle (Leslie), Kathryn Antle, Joyce Varney Gwiazada (Matt), Lula Varney White (Michael); 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren; brother, Harvey Antle (Faye); sister-in-law, Betty Hill; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The pallbearers will be Austin Bain, Brent Antle, John Antle, Les Antle, David Antle, Jr., and Eric Maxwell. Honorary pallbearers will be Seth Varney and Jasia Jones.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone for all of the condolences and support at this time of need.
The family is asking for financial support for Dave’s funeral expenses due to the suddenness of his death. A Venmo account has been set up for Cathy Antle for donations or you can contact the family.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
