David was competitive in sports from a young age, playing baseball and tennis. He won a couple of championships in baseball, and was a highly rated tennis player in the state of Georgia at the age of 12. He played one year on his high school tennis team. Even though he didn't pursue music, he became a fairly competent pianist in a relatively short time.
He migrated into the world of competitive gaming at around age 14, and began competing in leagues at 16. He moved up the ranks quickly, and was competing at a high level by 18. He eventually started winning smaller events, and qualifying to play in big events. He got a chance to travel internationally, and compete against the best players in the world.
David is survived by his parents Daryl and Leann.
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David was a casual, sweatpants and T-shirt kind of guy. He wouldn't expect anyone to dress up on his behalf, so just wear what you think is appropriate.
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In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in David's name to the National Alliance on Mental Illness.