David Span, Sr.

Obituary For David Span, Sr.

The funeral services for the late Deacon David Span, who departed this life on Friday, July 12, 2024, will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the First African Baptist Church in Sylvester, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Shepard Memorial Garden in Sylvester, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the Shipp's Funeral Home Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

David (aka Candy, aka Dada) Span was born January 4, 1931 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ollie and Mamie Wade Span in Sylvester, Georgia. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior, and was a member of Zion Grove Baptist Church, where he served as an ordained Deacon for many years.

David has always been a strong loving father, hard worker, provider, historian, a giver, and a man that took BEING A MAN as a great honor. He was known for cooking the best boiled peanuts, which most people had the opportunity to enjoy during a football game or any social event. He was featured in local newspapers, National Geographic magazine, interviewed via reporters from various television stations across the United States, and was photographed with customers that visited from various states as well as various countries.

David was excellent at maintaining a beautiful garden, which he shared with the friends and family. One of the best turnip varieties that he grew was named Just Right. He grew sugar cane and made cane syrup that was delicious with hot buttermilk biscuits. The endless supply of fresh vegetables always brought smiles to faces. Moreover, David suggested that we all take care of God’s Land and enjoy what God has given us.

On July 12, 2024, the Lord summoned David to come and get on board that Glory Bound Train. He was preceded in death by his wife Alma Lee Span, parents, Ollie and Mamie Span, one son, Willie Lee Span, one daughter, Shirley Denise Span, four brothers and two sisters.

David leaves to cherish his memories his six sons: David Span, Jr. (Willie Mae) of Jacksonville, Florida, Freddie James Span, Robert Span, both of Albany, Georgia, Larry Span, Johnny Mack (Yatesha) Span, both of Sylvester, Georgia, Terry Span (Barbara Ann) of Mobile, Alabama; two daughters, Mamie Lee Benard , Barbara Lynn Span-Gaines (Samuel), both of Albany, Georgia; sisters, Annie Bell Williams, Ruthie Mae Peavy, both of Miami, Florida; and a host of grand-children, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins and friends.

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