David Gerald York

David Gerald York was born January 27, 1941, in Mountain View, Oklahoma and passed from this life on January 31, 2025 at the age of 84.

David served Air Force; his job was in the Fire Department during the Vietnam War from 1961-1965. He served in Southeast Asia and during the war he was exposed to agent orange. He was honorably discharged as an Airman 1st Class.

He met Gloria Ruth Mattke through a mutual friend when he was stationed in Del Rio. They were married April 2, 1966, in New Braunfels. Their son Arvin Paul York was born October 11, 1968. 

David had several jobs after the war, he owned a small engine repair shop in Universal City, Texas and he worked for Conetrol Scope Mounts Co. as a lathe operator making gun scope mounts for a number of years after separating. 

After retirement he enjoyed his hobby of reloading ammunition and collecting firearms for target practice. He loved visiting gun shows and would be seen regularly at Seguin Gun & Pawn. David had a sense of humor and could really keep you laughing if you understood he was joking. He was a tall man at 6’6” but he was a big teddy bear who would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need.

David loved God and his country. He was a member of Life Changing Church and Good News Fellowship both in Seguin, Texas.

David was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gloria York who passed away on January 15, 2007 and son, Arvin York who passed away on November 13, 2021.

David is survived by his nephew, Christian Mattke and spouse Cheryl Mattke; his loving caregivers, Peter Neria Sr. and Sherry Neria, Brahm and Missy French and honorary grandchildren, Peter Neria Jr., Jessica Neria, Katelyn Neria, Alana Graham, Brianna Feiler and Chandler French.

Visitation will be at Palmer Mortuary on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. a Funeral Service to Celebrate Davids life will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment with Airforce Military Honors will follow at Elm Creek Community Cemetery where he will be laid to rest with his wife Gloria and son Arvin.