David R. Fitzpatrick, age 66, of Nixa, MO, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2011 in his home. He was born December 21, 1944, in Nixa, MO, to James and Betty (Payne) Fitzpatrick.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nixa. David retired from Coke after twenty eight years. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and was an avid NASCAR fan that enjoyed watching Rusty Wallace race.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Fitzpatrick; and father, James Marshall Fitzpatrick.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Jo Fitzpatrick; three daughters, Brenda Fitzpatrick of Nixa, MO, Rhonda Carpenter and husband Terry of Nixa, and Trena Snider and husband Kenny of Ozark; seven grandchildren, Shalia, Taylor, Tanner, Shonda, Brittany, Cary, Thomas and Fiancee Megan, one great-grandson, Jackson; one brother, Sammie Fitzpatrick of Nixa; one sister, Mary Wright of Rogers AR., and a host of family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 7, 2011, in Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO with Pastor Randall Moody officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call after 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2011 in Greenlawn Funeral Home North.