David Rea

David Lawrence Rea, 47, of Daisy died Tuesday, July 13, 2010, at his home.

He was born Aug. 8, 1962, in Florissant, Mo., to Dale Leonard and Patricia Ann Moore Rea.

David graduated from Hazelwood West High School.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1981 to 1984.

David was a mechanic with the Missouri Department of Transportation in Perryville, Mo. David attended Jackson Church of Christ.

He is survived by his father, Dale Rea of Hazelwood, Mo.; his mother, Patricia Rea of Florissant; two daughters, Jessica (Jeff) Tinnin of Missouri, Nikki Rea of Perryville; a brother, Jeff (Lana) Rea of Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Cindy (Phil) Wicks of O'Fallon, Mo.; two grandchildren, Kassidy and Kaylee Tinnin.

Visitation will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Cracraft-Miller Funeral Home in Jackson.

A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, with Elder Steve Simmons officiating. Burial will be Monday at 10 a.m. at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with full military honors.

Memorials may be made to the Missouri Veterans Association.