David was born May 27, 1953, in Louisville, MS. He was a graduate of Louisville High School, and received his electrical and HVAC training at Golden Triangle Vocational-Technical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, David Edwin Farish.
He is survived by a daughter, Jessica Farish Stennett of Columbus, MS; two sons, Timothy Farish of Louisville, and Matthew (Stacey) Farish of Birmingham, AL; his mother, Libby Webb Farish of Louisville; a sister, Debbie (Gene) Holbrook of Madison, MS; and four grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital or the Backpacks of Hope Childrens Ministry, c/o First Methodist Church, P. O. Box 523, Louisville, MS, 39339.