David's Obituary
David G. “Dave” Reedy, 59, of Lafayette, passed away at 11:46 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024 at his home after an extended illness.
Dave was born February 1, 1965 in Newport, Rhode Island to Doyle G. and Rena (Beaty) Reedy. He graduated from Osceola High School in Florida in 1983 and went on to become a Union Plumber & Pipefitter, graduating in 1991.
Dave was a member of Plumbers Pipefitters Local 803 of Orlando, Florida. While in Orlando, he met and married Amy Schoffstall in 1987. Dave and Amy were proud parents of their son, Brandon and daughter, Ashley. They would later divorce in 1993.
On a job for the Union in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dave met Cathy Drake who he would later marry in 1994 at the Monticello Christian Church. He and Cathy would share three children, Melissa, Hayley and Wyatt and many good memories.
Dave was currently a member of the Plumbers Pipefitters Local 157 of Terre Haute/Lafayette. He was an accomplished pipefitter and made many close friendships with his co-workers who all called him “Reedy”.
Dave loved camping and being outdoors. He enjoyed anything that had to do with the water including Kayaking, fishing and even hunting seashells in shark infested waters. He was an avid hunter, enjoyed his gardens and was a NASCAR fan of the Earnhardt’s. More than anything, Dave enjoyed being “Papaw” to his children and grandchildren. He cherished spending time with them, including attending their high school sporting events. He was also a longtime Pittsburg Steelers fan. Dave had a love for fishing that had no boundaries and he loved being able to share that passion with his children.
Surviving are his children, Brandon “Bubba” Reedy of Aster, FL, Ashley Oland (Cory) of Brookston, Melissa Reedy (companion: Ben Grant) of Chalmers, Hayley Reedy of Brookston and Wyatt Reedy also of Brookston; his father, Doyle Reedy (Dot) of Ocala, FL; his mother, Rena Collins (Bill) of Orlando, Fl; his ex-wives, Amy Wooten (Marc) of Green Cove Springs, FL and Cathy Drake-Seymour (Trent) of Brookston. Papaw loved his grandkids, Gemma, Piper and Annie and was excited for the additional forthcoming two, one boy and one girl. Also surviving are his 6 best buddy’s and grand-dogs and his favorite step-grand-dog, Harley.
Preceding him in death is his brother, Michael Reedy, grandparents Jim (Mary) Beaty, and Jake (Lucile) Reedy; his favorite Aunt Beaner; and his dog, Stetson.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds to officiate. Private family interment to occur at a later date.
