David Carroll Gear

Ringling – Funeral Services for Mr. David Carroll Gear, 65, are scheduled for 2:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2014 at the Alexander Funeral Home Chapel of Ringling with Bro. Ronnie Carroll officiating. Interment will follow at the Oil Springs Cemetery.

David was born August 10, 1948 north of Healdton Mr. Marvin C. Gear and Mrs. Bonnie Marie (Carroll) Gear. He departed this life Saturday January 11, 2014 at Ardmore.

David lived almost his entire life near where he presently resided. He was born at the present farmhouse on Chatham’s Ranch near Oil Springs Cemetery. He really enjoyed being a part of that community all of his life. He attended school at Graham, graduating from High School in 1966. David worked in the Oilfield for many years and also farmed and ranched on his family farm across from Oil Springs Cemetery. He was a very intelligent person who enjoyed reading and was a loyal and compassionate friend to many. Throughout his life he rescued dozens of cats in his community. David was very kind and honest individual who dearly adored all of his family and friends.

Preceding him in death are his Grandparents, Charlie and Ada Gear and Bob and Ada Carroll, Parents, Sister, Peggy James, Brothers, Charles (Buzzy) Gear, Marvin Gear, Jr. and a Niece Marty Hurst.

Survivors include Sister, Judith and Paul Sexton of Stillwater; Nieces and Nephews, Jennifer and Jerry Knight of Stillwater, Stephanie Sexton of Ft. Worth, Eric Sexton of Ft. Worth, Barbara and Scott Power of Graham, TX, Jackie and Joe Justus of Loving, TX; Mike James of Bryson, TX; Numerous cousins and great nephews and great nieces.

Pallbearers are Scott Power, Eric Sexton, Mike James, Glen Hurst, Glen Ray Hurst and Kevin James.

Honorary Bearers are Hamp Baker and Mike Alexander.

Visitation will be Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Alexander Funeral Home of Ringling from 5-7 P.M.