David Leddy

David Douglas Leddy, 70, our husband, daddy and grandpa, completed his earthly journey, after living with Alzheimer's for 5 years, Sunday morning, November 18, 2012, with family at his side. In memory of David, contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 2630 West Freeway, Suite 100, Ft. Worth, TX 76102, or to Community Hospice of Texas, 1208-B West Henderson, Cleburne, TX 76033. David was born, in San Angelo, TX, on September 2, 1942, to Wilson and Helen Leddy, part of the boot making Leddy family. He graduated from Abilene High School in 1961 and joined the Air Force where he learned his computer skills. In 1963, He re-met a high school friend, Linda Grant and after just two dates, they married on January 25, 1964, in Abilene. Their lives together were blessed with two children, Lisa and Grant. After leaving the Air Force, David hired on with IBM, working in computer maintenance, management and technical sales for 30 years. During those 30 years, they lived in Abilene, moving to his dream place in View, TX, for three years, before moving to Mansfield. He and Linda also did a year of "mission" work in Monroe, Louisiana. David was active in all the churches he belonged to by serving on boards, teaching Sunday school, building play grounds and working with youth groups. He enjoyed giving new life to old things. He worked with the Mansfield Adult Literacy Program, helped with the Billy Graham crusade and delivered Meals on Wheels. After retiring from IBM, David enrolled in Tarrant County College to obtain his HVAC certification. He owned and operated ComforTech HVAC for 13 years. He spent many hours in hot attics to keep others cool. David loved being outdoors. Hunting, fishing and building things were a few of his favorite things to do. He spent countless hours at his place in May, making improvements on our camping facilities, enjoying the wildlife and visiting the local cafe. When he wasn't at May, he spent many mornings at Waffle House, giving the waitresses a hard time and visiting with the customers. More than May, he loved his grandchildren, following all of their activities and never missing an opportunity to share a slice of pie or a bowl of ice cream with them. He always had his envelope with pictures of them to share with anyone who would oohh and aahh. He showed the grandkids and the rest of us how to love the Lord, life, and be silly, despite being dealt the hand of life with Alzheimer's. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, James Wilson Leddy, Jr. of Abilene. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Linda, daughter Lisa McBride and husband Donald, of Tuscola, TX, son, Grant Leddy and wife Kristy of Crowley, TX, grandchildren Leddy McBride, Seth Leddy and Hunter Stamper, brother, Roy Leddy and wife Harriet of Knoxville, PA, sister-in-law Paula Leddy of Abilene, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A special thanks to Community Hospice of Texas, Cleburne office, for their love and care of David and love and support of his family.