David Golliher

David Bryant Golliher of Cape Girardeau passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, after a battle with cancer.

He was born to Joe and Dorita Howard Golliher April 7, 1950. He was a graduate of Southeast Missouri State University.

David began his career as a financial advisor 40 years ago in Atlanta, Georgia, after completing training in New York City at Merrill Lynch. He joined A.G. Edwards as vice president, transitioning to Wells Fargo Advisors and rising to first vice president. He returned to Cape Girardeau, transferring to the local Wells Fargo branch, where he worked until his passing.

David was an active Rotarian for over 35 years. He was a Paul Harris Fellow and enabled his wife, Mindy, to be bestowed with the same honor. Always an active humanitarian, David worked with numerous charities both publicly and privately. He would often volunteer his personal time whenever possible to causes that were important to him, instilling that sense of community service to his children. David always credited his grandfather, Harry Howard, and his two uncles, Leonard Howard and Furg Hunter, for their inspiration and guidance.

As a full-time and dedicated father, David strove to encourage and support his children in any of their endeavors, serving as a mentor and example. He was a man of honesty, true compassion and strength. His values and faith will continue to live on through all who knew him.

David is survived by his wife, Mindy; children, David (Blythe), Kelly Owen (Brent) and Andrew Protz (Sheryl); grandchildren, Mia, Myles, Emily and Easton; sisters, Mary Power and Martha (Michael) Micelli; brother, Wayne (Jan); father-in-law, Jake Foster; four nieces and numerous cousins.

A celebration of David's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in David's name to the Southeast Missouri Food Bank or the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.

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