David Anthony Labay

David was born December 28, 1947 in Bay City, Tx to Elizabeth and Allen Labay of Bay City, Tx.

David is preceded in death by his father Allen Labay of Lyons, Tx

He is survived by his loving mother Elizabeth Labay and his loving wife of 30 years Janet, their combined children, his son Jay Labay wife Amber, Jennifer Labay, Cindy Rogers husband Jess, Stacy Byassee husband Billy, and Gary Ott wife Olivia. Grandchildren Cameron, Mabry, Brandon, Alyssa, Cole, Ryan, Nick, Kevin, Shawn, Loryn, Mary, Henry, Mia and Landry. Great grandchildren Eden and Halston. Siblings Larry Labay and Jyl, Sheryl Harris and Joe, Peggy Personett, Stephen Labay and Carla and Tricia Bagwell and Frank.

David attended and graduated from Angleton High School in Angleton, Tx. He joined the United States Army on April 30 1968 and served one year in Vietnam. He was honorably discharged January 28, 1972.

David made an honorable career in Design Drafting with engineering companies such as Litwin and Foster Wheeler USA Corporation. After 26 years of service he retired from Foster Wheeler in 2013 as Senior Principal Piping Design Specialist.

David was known as a generous light-hearted and compassionate person. He loved the simple things in life and spending time with his family. Some of the best times of his life were on the water and fishing.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his two sweet pups Izzy and Hally.