MCCLESKEY, DAVID B., III

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DAVID BENSON McCLESKEY, III
Date Of Birth:AUGUST 11, 1941
Date Of Death:JULY 22, 2011
Service Date:MEMORIAL SERVICE
7:00 P.M. TUESDAY, JULY 26, 2011
WINCHESTER FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
VISITATION 6:00 - 7:00 P.M.
INTERMENT 1:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY
JULY 27, 2011
SOUTHERN HERITAGE CEMETERY, PELHAM, AL

David Benson McCleskey, III, age 69, of Winchester, Tenn. went home to be with his heavenly father on Friday, July 22, 2011 at Southern TN Medical Center after an extended illness.  He was a native of Birmingham, Ala. but resided in Winchester the last 17 years.  He served in the U.S. Navy for six years.  He was employed by and retired from the Birmingham Industrial Water Works Board.  He was an avid fisherman and lure collector.  He was a member of the Winchester First Baptist Church. 

Mr. McCleskey, was preceded in death by his first wife, Joan Tidwell McCleskey; parents; David Benson McCleskey, II and mother, Edna Poore McCleskey.  He is survived by his wife, Retha Shirley McCleskey of Winchester, a brother, Mike McCleskey of Birmingham, and a sister, Susie (Bill) of Montgomery, Ala.  Three step-children; Bryan (Pam) Shirley of Opelika, Ala., Melanie (Daniel) Ashworth and Stephanie Shirley of Nashville,Tenn.  Three step-grandsons, several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service is scheduled for 7:00 P.M.Tuesday, July 26, at Winchester First Baptist Church with Bro. Rick Roberts officiating. Visitation with the famiy will be from 6:00 until service time.  Interment will be at 1:00 P.M. at Southern Heritage Cemetery in Pelham, Ala. with Military honors bestowed.  

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Winchester First Baptist Church Building Fund at 108 S. High Street, Winchester, TN  37398. 


  • From: Pam Panter
    Location:Winchester

    Retha and family, you have my deepest sympathy at this time of loss.


  • From: James Shirley
    Location:Clermont, Florida

    Dearest Retha, We are so sorry and will be praying for you. Love, James & Chris


  • From: Marion McCleskey Owens
    Location:Cullman, Al 256-739-1469

    Retha, I loved David and have so many memories of our childhood. He loved my Dad so much. We were all close when my Dad was alive. I know David struggled with his demons and it breaks my heart. Several years ago we had some long talks about it and the years that we all had together. It meant and still means a lot to me. I am just so glad I got to talk to him before he passed. I know the last several years have been hard for you. May God bless you and I pray David is at peace. Love, Marion


  • From: Randy  McDonald
    Location:United States

    Mike, Susie & Bill, So sorry for the loss of David. We all looked up to and respected the McClesky boys of Southside. My sister especially did as I . Mike you are a true brother and a loyal soldier. Susie and Bill, so glad you have each other and hope to see you both someday soon. In my prayer and thoughts, Randy


  • From: Arlen Norris
    Location:Winfield, Alabama

    Retha, we have never met you personally but we wish to send our condolences to you and the rest of the family. I was a neighbor to Dave for several years and we had a good friendship. I am just sorry I haven't called him recently. I so enjoyed talking to him and reliving memories of our fishing escapades. He was one of a kind and we all will miss him. We won't be able to make the trip for the services so we will hold on to our memories and ask Gods Blessings for you and yours. Arlen and Charlotte Norris Jeremy,Nicole and Lucas Eli


  • From: Vickie Farrar

    Retha and Family: We will be keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Vickie & Frances Farrar


  • From: Linda Barefield
    Location:Birmingham, AL

    Retha, So sorry for your loss. We loved David and will always remember his happy demeanor and love for family and friends. Linda and David


  • From: Tom and Ava Lynch
    Location:Estill Springs, TN

    We are so sorry for your loss and wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and your family and you'll be in our prayers.