David Edward Wainwright, Jr. was born in Birmingham, AL on November 17, 1949 to David Edward Wainwright, Sr. and Dorothy Kirkland Wainwright, and died on May 18, 2019 after suffering a heart attack. In his youth, David attended Edgewood Elementary School, Shades Cahaba Middle School, Shades Valley High School and University of Alabama at Birmingham. He married Bonnie Thacker, his childhood sweetheart in 1974 and were married until they were parted by death. He worked many years before partnering with his wife as co-owner of VIP Personnel, Inc., where he served as Chief Executive Officer for the past 33 years. He was a member of Riverchase United Methodist Church. David will be missed greatly by all who love him, especially his three grandchildren Olivia, William and David. He is preceded in death by his parents David Edward Wainwright, Sr. and Dorothy Kirkland Wainwright; and sister Dorothy Wainwright (Jack) Oliver. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Bonnie Thacker Wainwright; daughter Elizabeth Wainwright (Chris) Tanner; grandchildren Olivia, William and David; sister Ann Wainwright (E.E.) Cavaleri all of Birmingham, AL; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial service will be held at Asbury United Methodist Church Friday, May 24, 2019 at 10:00am, Rev. Dr. Kip Laxson and Rev. Dr. Jim Savage officiating.
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