David Fleet

David Van Fleet, age 91, a resident of Kingsville, Texas passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in Corpus Christi, Texas. He was born October 13, 1922 in Dallas, Texas to William M. Van Fleet and Nellie Clara Glass Van Fleet. Mr. Van Fleet was the owner of David Van Fleet Construction until his retirement. He was a graduate of H.M. King High School and attended Texas AM University, College Station. David was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and life member of Marine Raiders Association. He was a faithful member of Christ United Methodist Church, the church that his construction company built. Davids favorite hobbies were hunting and ranching.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardean Bareis Van Fleet parents and two sisters.
David is survived by his children, Jane Turner Dan, Mary Sammons, Rusty Van Fleet Kathy, Bruce Van Fleet Lisa, Jody Van Fleet Annette and Carolyn Van Fleet 14 grandchildren and 11 greatgrandchildren.
Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church, 120 North 4th Street, Kingsville. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 13, 2014 at the First United Methodist, 120 North 4th Street, Kingsville, with Rev. Jim M. Curran officiating. Burial will follow in Kingsville at Chamberlain Cemetery with full military honors provided by the Veteran of Kleberg County Funeral Military Detail.
Active pallbearers will be his grandsons, John Turner, Don Turner, Eddie Van Fleet, David Chase Van Fleet, Heston Van Fleet and Harris Van Fleet.
Memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project WWP, Attention: Advance Guard, P.O. Box 758518, Topeka, Kansas 666758518.
Services are entrusted to TurcottePiper Mortuary, 205 General Cavazos Blvd., Kingsville, Texas.

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