David Ernest Stead, 73, of Spring Hill,Fl passed away on 04/07/19 in Tampa, Fl.
David was born in Tampa to Ernest and Catherine Stead on 07/06/45. He attended King High School and married Ricki Stead on 05/06/72 in Tampa. He worked for the Tampa Police Department and retired as a Senior Sergeant after 33 years. David spent his years at the Tampa Police Department working in the Aviation Unit, Motor squad and in the Detective Division. He also served in the United States Navy.
David is preceded in death by his father Ernest and his mother Catherine.
David is survived by his wife Ricki, daughter Kelly, and son David. His sisters Veronica Padgett and Shirley Griffin and grandson, David.
Visitation will be 10:00-11:00 Thursday 04/11/19 at Lake Magdalene United Methodist Church. Funeral services will follow at 11:00-12:00. A Military burial will be held at Florida National Cemetery at 1:30 Thursday 04/11/19.