David Beck Webb

David Beck Webb, 82, of Forsyth, Missouri, formerly of Greencastle,  Indiana, passed away on Friday June 9 2023 in Springfield, Missouri.

He was born February 26, 1941 in Greencastle, Indiana , the son of Claude A. and Catherine (Beck) Webb.

David graduated from Greencastle High School in 1959, attended DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana; and studied art in Chicago, Illinois at The American Academy of Art and the Chicago At Institute.  He worked as a  graphic designer and commercial artist in and around the Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, and Forsyth - Branson, Missouri areas for over forty years.

While in Indianapolis he served out of Fort Benjamin Harrison in the US Army Reserves, as a medic and ambulance driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother James A. Webb; sister Peggy J. Davis; and brothers-in-law Roland Neier, Frank Gleason, and Edward Davis.

David is survived by his sister Susanne Gleason; brother Thomas A. Webb; sister-in-law Darlene (Harden) Webb; and eighteen nieces and nephews.

David enjoyed building whimsical wooden crafts and images about his various homes.  He was devoted to feeding his backyard wild birds -- and took particular joy in foiling the squirrels attempting to steal the seed.  He was the family's historian and genealogist, and loved to post old family photos.  His favorite places included Deer Creek on the Indiana farm; Clearwater Beach, Florida; Casey Road at Swan Creek Forsyth, Missouri; and Lake Taneycomo, Missouri.

Not just a talented artist, David was a witty, kind, thoughtful, gentle, and generous soul.  He easily made friends wherever he went and lived.  Loved by all of his family and friends, he will be greatly missed.

A memorial gathering will be held on the Indiana farm on a date yet to be determined.  Notes of condolence and/or a favorite story or memory may be sent to P. O. Box 566, Greencastle,  Indiana   46135-0566, c/o Tom Webb.  Memorial contributions are suggested to a charity of one's choice in David's name.

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