Dave is survived by his son, Jason Cochran and his wife Donna Cochran of Muskogee, Oklahoma; adopted son, Dustin Sprouse and his wife Franny of Crandall, TX; Albert Karnes of Mineola, TX; daughter, Tonya Quackenbush of Mineola, TX; and David's fiance, Rhonda Dillinger of Kaufman, Texas.
He is also survived by his Grandchildren: Devin and wife Molly Cochran of Muskogee, OK, Brandon and wife Brittney Cochran of Muskogee, OK, Austin Cochran of Muskogee, OK. Dustin Sprouse Jr. of Crandall, TX, Tyler Sprouse and Delayna Shaw and husband Mitch Shaw of Mesquite, TX, Suni Quackenbush of Tyler, TX, William Quackenbush of Palestine, TX, Brandon Quackenbush of Minnesota, and Hailey Karnes of Whitehouse, TX. Great Grandchildren: Easton Quackenbush and Kynadie Quackenbush of Palestine, TX.
Dave was born in Campbellsville, Kentucky to Walter and Catherine Karnes. He was the fourth child of five: Jimmy, Joyce, Clemmie, David, and Roger; and had three step-brothers: Walter Karnes Jr., Darrell Karnes, and Brian Karnes.
Dad was a traveler in his younger years. He traveled either by motorcycle or hitchhiking all over the United States, having wild adventures along the way. He settled down in Dallas, Texas when he met Wendy Marie Tobek in 1982. They married and were together until her passing in 2011.
Dad was one of the most caring people you could ever meet. He never met a stranger and was always willing to help anyone in need. His humor was infectious and he could cheer up anyone he met. He loved to fish and could outfish almost anyone fishing next to him. One of his passions was going to the races. He loved watching and hanging out with his buddy Dusty at the races.
Dad had a connection with animals, especially dogs. There weren’t many little animals who wouldn’t come up to him and allow him to pet them. The man could almost fix anything, if he could not, he knew how to rig it up to make it work temporarily. Every person that Dad came in contact with became his friend. The world is less interesting and less caring without David Lindale Karnes.
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