David was born May 4, 1940 in Alabama to Ronald Gray Amerson & Mary Eunice Barnett Amerson.
David leaves behind his only child, a daughter, Carolina Amerson (and spouse Carlton); a granddaughter Cortnee Nicole Womack (and spouse Joey) and grandson, Chirstian David Tuttle (and spouse Hailey).
He also leaves behind great grandchildren, Elliott, Dominic, Gabreille, Clara & Kinsey.
David was born in Alabama, but he and his 1st wife Dolly (mother of his only child) moved north to Indianapolis right after graduating high school.
Later in life David and his 2nd wife, Reba, moved to Illinois. David had 3 step children with Reba, Sally Smiley, Pat Smith & Craig Smith.
In his career, David was a truck driver delivering liquid oxygen to hospitals. David’s hobbies were playing his guitars with his brother, James, and with friends. He was in a band for many years “picking and singing and grinning”.
Later in life, he picked up the hobby of golf, and riding his 3 wheel adult tricycle was also a favorite activity that he enjoyed very much. His signature scent was Old Spice. David was a world traveler; he traveled to all 50 states, and as far the holy land and Israel.
Visitation will be Sunday, June 23, 2024 at McConnell Funeral home in Athens from 2 pm to 3 pm. The service will be from 3 PM -3:30
Procession to cemetery at 3:30, with a short graveside service.
All are welcome to attend the entire service and graveside.
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