Obituary for David Lavelle Stoddard
David Lavelle Stoddard, 61, of Satsuma, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at HCA Florida Putnam Hospital following an extended illness. A native of North Platte, Nebraska, David resided in Putnam County since 2008 coming from St. Mary’s, Georgia. Years ago, while living in Nebraska, David had been a rancher. For the past 42 years he had been a long-distance truck driver and for several years owned and operated his own truck. A member of Southside Baptist Church in Palatka, he was also a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association (CMA) as well as the Patriot Guard. David truly loved his wife, Dian and loved spending time with his family and especially the grandkids. In his leisure time, David enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavelle and Lola Faye Stoddard.
David is survived by his wife of 10 years, Dian Lewis Stoddard of Satsuma, his children, Chana Saavedra (Jose) of Jacksonville, Cynthia DeJulia (Chris) of Spokane, WA, Danyel Stoddard of St. Augustine, Tyler Stoddard of North Platte, NE, Mykael Stoddard of Broken Bowe, NE and Katie Thomas (Jonathan) of Palatka, his siblings, Floyd Stoddard (Sheelah) of Salina, KS, Maria LeDuc (Kris) of Box Elder, SD and Kim Nelson (Deb) of Cozad, NE, 9 grandchildren, Dominick DeJulia (Meghan), Josiah DeJulia, November DeJulia, Ryleigh DeJulia, Dailyn Clause, Isaac Clause, Isabella Saavedra, Samara Stoddard and Cason Thomas and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. LeRoy and Charlotte Lewis of Satsuma.
Services celebrating David’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Southside Baptist Church at the outside Tabernacle with Pastor Shaun Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill West Cemetery in Palatka. The family will receive friends Monday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at ’s David’s book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lavelle and Lola Faye Stoddard.
David is survived by his wife of 10 years, Dian Lewis Stoddard of Satsuma, his children, Chana Saavedra (Jose) of Jacksonville, Cynthia DeJulia (Chris) of Spokane, WA, Danyel Stoddard of St. Augustine, Tyler Stoddard of North Platte, NE, Mykael Stoddard of Broken Bowe, NE and Katie Thomas (Jonathan) of Palatka, his siblings, Floyd Stoddard (Sheelah) of Salina, KS, Maria LeDuc (Kris) of Box Elder, SD and Kim Nelson (Deb) of Cozad, NE, 9 grandchildren, Dominick DeJulia (Meghan), Josiah DeJulia, November DeJulia, Ryleigh DeJulia, Dailyn Clause, Isaac Clause, Isabella Saavedra, Samara Stoddard and Cason Thomas and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rev. LeRoy and Charlotte Lewis of Satsuma.
Services celebrating David’s life will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 4, 2022 at Southside Baptist Church at the outside Tabernacle with Pastor Shaun Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill West Cemetery in Palatka. The family will receive friends Monday at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services at 11:00 A.M.
Memories and condolences may be expressed to the family at ’s David’s book of Memories page at www.johnsonoverturffunerals.com.
Arrangements are entrusted to Johnson-Overturf Funeral Home in Palatka.