David Wayne Challis was born in Pensacola, Florida on August 17, 1965. he was the younger brother of three sisters born to Patricia Kelley (Norfolk, Virginia) and Harold Challis (Alden, Oklahoma) he grew up in a military family in Pensacola until moving to Grapevine, Texas in 1981 where he attended Grapevine High School.
David loved basketball and played on the league's all star for several years in Florida. He was less passionate about basketball and football but played both for a season. he played the saxophone in the school band. his love for music continued throughout his life. he could often be heard singing as he worked in the yard or relaxed by the pool.
Late in his teens, David did residential roofing with his cousin, Richard Challis, in Grapevine. in his twenties, he was introduced to restoration and carpet cleaning by a neighbor and worked with him at Sears. He enjoyed the work and using the equipment. Eventually he owned trucks with installed equipment and managed his business independently as "Challis Carpet Care", but he was always available and willing to help his friends and family as a favor.
From 2007 to 2022, David lived with his mother, Patricia Sellards, and his stepfather, James Sellards in Dallas. He always enjoyed working outdoors and created space for lawn equipment, carpet cleaning equipment, carpentry, and memorabilia. David loved and was loyal to his friends. He was always ready to work with them on projects or just "hang out". He enjoyed travelling with his family, camping, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and visiting historical sites.
When David's health declined, he received excellent medical care at UT Southwestern Medical Center and at Faith Presbyterian Hospice in Dallas.
David was predeceased by his father, Harold Wayne Challis. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Challis Sellards, stepfather James E, Sellards, and his stepmother Sherron Challis. He is also survived by sisters Colleen Delisle (Vance), Audrey Kemper, Eva Guest (Mark), stepsisters Sarah Walls (Doug), nephew Sam, uncle Gaylon Challis (Dixie), cousins Richard, Michael and Lisa Challis, second cousin Justin and Amber Challis, aunt Paula Ameen, aunt Naomi Challis, nephews Quinn and Asher Delisle, Alec Kemper, and nieces Julia Kemper and Lillian Guest. In California. he is survived by his aunt Faye Close, cousins Carl Close (Deirdre Graham), Robin C. Hill, Tina Hill (wife of Deceased Ernie Hill), second cousins Andrea Hill Morin (Daniel), Rob Hill, Valerie and Erica Hill, and Sammie Close.) Surviving in Florida are his aunt Darlene Yarborough, cousin Jason Yarborough (Kathy) and second cousin Christopher Yarborough.
In lieu of Flowers, donations may be made to NAMI (National Association of Mental Illness, or the American Cancer Society.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.TedDickeyFuneral.com for the Challis family.
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