David is survived by his wife, Christy Spates; his daughters, Heather Spates and Shelby Spates; his step daughters, Katie Thornburg and KariAnn Thornburg; his sister Sharon Melissa Green (Aaron); his grandson Andrew "Drew" Davis, his granddaughters Jocelyn Cook and Leeah "Belle" Adams; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family members.
David was preceded in death by his father Alvin Spates; his mother, Brenda Black and his sister Angela Payne.
A funeral service for David will be held Sunday, February 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Curtis and Son North Chapel with Rev. Jacky Morgan officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
David will be laid to rest in Harpersville Cemetery, Harpersville, Alabama.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.curtisandsonfh.com for the Spates family. Curtis and Son Funeral Home North Chapel will direct the service.