Cover photo for David Glen Staples's Obituary
David Glen Staples Profile Photo
1953 David 2021

David Glen Staples

July 29, 1953 — February 28, 2021

David Glen Staples of Mansfield, Texas fell asleep peacefully and arrived in the presence of the Lord on February 28, 2021.

David was born July 29, 1953 and was raised in the New Harmony Community in Tyler, Texas. He attended John Tyler High School graduating in 1971. He then went on to proudly serve in the US Army from 71-75, stationed mainly in Turkey assigned to the Military Intelligence Detachment. Upon leaving the service he attended Tyler Jr. College where he met the love of his life, Brenda Shuttlesworth of Troup. They recently celebrated 42 years of marriage.

David worked in the automotive industry for most of his career. He loved music, guitars and fishing, but mostly he loved his family.

David is survived by wife, Brenda, sons, Zachary of Dallas and Noah of Arlington and his fiancée Merry Jett, sister, Diane Miller and husband Carey, niece, Casey Merrell and husband Charles, Lynda Shuttlesworth Born and in laws, Gene and Billye Jean Shuttlesworth.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Wanda Staples and beloved sister, Debbie.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday, April 12, 2021 from 6-8 at Blessing Funeral Home, 401 Elm Street, Mansfield, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to PALS, Texas Scottish Rite Hospital, P.O. Box 199300, Dallas, TX 75219 in honor of David Staples.

To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8

For I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of David Glen Staples, please visit our flower store.

Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Monday, April 12, 2021

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Central time)

Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text. Standard text messaging rates apply.

Guestbook

Photo Gallery

Visits: 11

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

Send Flowers

Send Flowers

Plant A Tree

Plant A Tree