A visitation for David Lamar Cupid, age 87, will be Monday, July 31, 2023, from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.  at Kilpatrick Funeral Home Chapel in Ruston, LA.  A Graveside service will follow at 11:00 A.M.  at Douglas Cemetery under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston, LA. Officiating the service will be Bro. Paul Watts.

David Lamar Cupid was born on March 1, 1936, to Estelle Jones and Denon Cupit in St. Joseph, LA.  He passed away on July 28, 2023, in Ruston.

David was a devoted husband and caretaker for his wife, Shirley Ann Cupid, until her passing in November 2022.  He was the oldest of 10 children.  He was raised by his grandparents Knox and Mae Jones of Wisner, LA.

David worked in the field of construction from a young age.  When he was not building roads, he could often be found performing maintenance on “Pa Nick’s” farm tractors and readying them for the spring harvesting season.  David was known as an operator of every piece of heavy equipment known to man.  He retired from T.L. James and Company though he continued to work in construction over the years up until the age of 80.  If it were up to him, he would have never stopped working (playing) with dirt.  David also served as a reserve deputy for the Lincoln Parish Sherriff’s Department.  David was a licensed gunsmith and could often be found working away in his shop.  He met and formed long-term friendships over the years through this work.  He was also known to take wood scraps and build many things over the years at his wife’s and granddaughters’ requests.  He will always be remembered as a hardworking, loving, and giving man.

David was an active member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until Ann’s health declined.  He enjoyed visits with Pastor Paul Watts and Bro.  Randy Ray of Ascend Hospice.  Deacon F.J. and his wife, Marsha Armond, were so kind to visit him regularly.  David and F.J. enjoyed reminiscing for hours about working together at T.L. James and Company.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 67 years, Ann, and two half-siblings, Jerry Peavy and Carl Wayne Peavy.  Left to cherish his memory are his son, Terry Cupid, and wife, Terri; his daughter, Dixie Cupid, and Richard Howell; two loving granddaughters, Jenny Brandt and husband Chris, and Kiley Cupid; four great-grandchildren, Dalton Tate, Alexus Tate, Jordan Tate, and Beau Brandt. David also loved and cared for his furry companion, CJ. He is survived by his brothers Donnie Peavy, Robert Peavy, Claude Wayne Cupit, and Jimmie Gipson, and sisters Barbara Peavy Strother, Sissy Cupit Craft, and Phoebe Cupit Clemons.  He is also survived by his brother-in-law Bobby Nicholson and wife, Lemmie, and sisters-in-law, Carolyn Peavy and Kathy Peavy.

The family would like to thank Ascend Hospice caregiver LaTesha Powell, nurse, Annette Branco and Mandy Waggoner, Administrator, who attended to his declining health.  The family would also like to thank Dr. George Smith for the many years he provided care and comfort to David’s medical needs.  Special thanks to those precious friends Bill, Barbara, and Billy Moss, who provided a ride to wherever he needed to go after he could no longer drive.  Thank you to James, Janis Sawyer, Bruce, and Kathy Modest for visiting and checking on David.  He found the most joy while visiting with family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1200 Farmerville Hwy, Ruston, LA 71270.

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