David Lee Vandiver, age 73, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Russellville Hospital. He was born February 11, 1951, in Franklin County Alabama to Drewy and Arilla Suddith Vandiver. He was a “Jack of All Trades” but always “The Boss.” One of his greatest joys was being called “PawPaw” by everyone, especially his granddaughter, Finleigh.
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 01, 2024, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, at Pinkard Funeral Home, Russellville. Service will be Thursday, May 02, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in the chapel. Bro. Trevor Hallmark will officiate. Interment will be in Gargis Cemetery.
David is survived by his children, William Wilson (Mary), Tim Wilson (Pam), Sherry Willis (Ricky); grandchildren, Matt Austin (Lacey), Michael Wilson (Shea), Olivia Franklin (Clayton), Erica Wilson, Jessica Wilson, Zach Wilson, Amber Wilson and Brittany Wilson; great-grandchildren, Finleigh Austin, Charlie Wilson, Reeslie Wilson, Moxton Marshall, Whitley Willis, and Lilly Franklin. David will be missed by the many children that he raised “even though he didn’t have to,” a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and beloved Friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Pam Vandiver; parents, Drewy and Arilla; siblings, Annie Ruth Cook, Marie Holland, Katherine Hulett, Ray Vandiver, Clay Vandiver, Johnny Vandiver, Tim Vandiver, Diane Vandiver.
Pallbearers will be Dave Fischer, Tony Myrick, Ralph Mears, Chuckie Mears, Chris Kerby, and Chester Quinn.
The family wishes to thank Northwest Home Health, Russellville Hospital’s full staff, and special caregiver Sheila Jones for all their love, care and help the last few months, with PawPaw.
