of Maumelle, AR
April 13, 2018
David Brian Wingfield, Sr. age 71, of Maumelle, AR departed this world in faith on Friday April 13, 2018. David was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 18, 1946 to Elmer and Margret Wingfield. He was preceded in death by both parents and stepson Phillip Birch.
David is survived by his loving wife Franki Wingfield, son David Brian Wingfield Jr., daughter Mary Margret Wingfield, grandson John A. Wingfield, stepdaughters Lawren (Chris) Aycock, Eva (Aaron) Wojcik and Lacy (Terry) Copley and stepson Michael Birch. He is also survived by ten step-grandchildren who loved and adored their Grampa David: Morganne Fason, Bradley Aycock, Joseph Birch, Drake Aycock, Maddox White, Aiden Copley, Oliver Wojcik, Preston Copley, Stella Wojcik and Hazel Wojcik.
He also leaves behind his cherished sister Mary (Bob) Menking and niece Christine (Jason) Gronwald and their children, Zoe and Gigi Gronwald. He will also be missed by his beloved companion Sophia, who has been by his side for the last 11 years and by his best friend and business partner, Randy Mourning. David was a faithful friend of Bill Wilson for the last 17 years and will be dearly missed by all those who fellowshipped with him.
David graduated from Coronado (CA) High School in 1964. He was a Vietnam veteran who served in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Richmond K. Turner. While earning his B.A. in Business Administration from UALR, David became a proud member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. He received a Masters Degree in Health Care Administration through Webster University. He worked for the Arkansas Health Department and Arkansas State Office on Aging but spent most of his career in Hospital Administration for St. Joseph's in Hot Springs, AR and St. John's in Salina, KS. In his latter years, David worked for L. R. Mourning Co. as project manager and safety compliance officer.
David has traveled the world and loved deep-sea fishing, fly fishing, motorcycling, and was an avid Corvette enthusiast. But most of all, he loved his family and friends and will be so deeply missed by all of them.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 19 at Chenal Roller Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Pkwy. Little Rock from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial is at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4000 N Rodney Parham Rd, Little Rock on Friday, April 20 at 11:00 a.m. Burial is immediately following the funeral service at Pinecrest Memorial Park, 7401 Hwy. 5, Alexander. Following the burial, Christ the King Catholic Church will provide a luncheon in the Family Life Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Arkansas State Veterans Home, 2401 John Ashley Drive, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72114 or the Wolfe Street Foundation, P. O. Box 3708, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203.
My own words fail but these keep running through my mind so I will leave them here. RIP, David: May the Lord Bless and Keep You Make His Face to Shine Upon You and Be Gracious Unto You.
Gone but not forgotten. Ellen and son Brian
I enjoyed working and joking with David at LR Mourning Co and he will be greatly missed. He and Franki’s wedding was like home week seeing many people from years gone by. They were so happy together. Blessings on his family and friends as he has joined our Savior in heaven.
We’ve known David since the nineties and enjoyed all of our trips and times together. He was, no doubt, a good, honest and fun man, interested in the world and people around him. David will be missed.
I only knew David for a little over 5 years but his experience, strength, and hope has helped me and I believe many others. He will be missed!
Franki - So sorry to hear about your husband. It’s obvious your time with him was just too short and that you will miss him so much. Cherish those memories and know that it will take time - maybe a long time - to be able to feel the real comfort those memories bring. This is such a difficult time - it may be a long while before you feel “normal†again. Know that it is natural to feel like that. Be patient - it will come.
Please know your NLRHS Class of ‘69 classmates, and most especially those who have also lost their spouses, are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Sending healing love, Jan Greider Weiss
Franki and Family: I am so sorry to hear about David. He was such a nice, caring person. He will be missed by all who knew him. May God bless you and your family and help you at this time.
We are deeply saddened at the loss of our dear friend. David was kind, giving and loyal. We learned from him how to be unselfish, available and willing to give of ourselves. No words can express how much we will miss our dear friend. We love you Franki. We send loving thoughts and prayers to you and all your family.
I am saddened by the loss of my uncle David. My heart goes out to his family and children.
I am so so so sorry to hear about David. I send you my love and prayers, and wish I could be there by your side with our family. My heart breaks for you. With all my love, Cousin Naylene
My heart is saddened by your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family..
Prayers of Peace and comfort to the family. David always had kind and uplifting words for me, asked about my sons, and a genuine person. I was present at the convalidation service recently and so happy for both David and Franki. God's grace and peace be with us all. Amen