David William Magee

Our beloved David William Magee, 62, passed peacefully into our Lord’s embrace September 5, 2024, at his home in Haines City, Florida. He was the firstborn son to proud parents Mary Ruth and Joseph William Magee, Jr., joyously arriving January 23, 1962 in Orlando, Florida. David was a Christian and his loving mother ensured he, and all her children, were taught about our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The family attended Delaney Street Baptist Church, where as a child he was baptized and sang in the choir along with his brother. As David grew older, he developed a great appreciation for music and became a highly skilled drummer. He was recognized as first chair drummer in his high school band and performed at many events including Tampa’s Gasparilla Parade. At home, he enjoyed playing his drum set along to recordings of his favorite drummers such as Neil Peart and could mimic their expertise perfectly. He was also an avid car and truck lover, and in his youth enjoyed his prized ’74 Maverick and ’79 Ford 4X4. They were immaculate. He enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and camping in Ocala National Forest with his brother and friends. As kids, David, along with his brother Rick and sister Karen, would play outside together, climb trees, ride bikes and were built in best friends. When out on leisure drives with their dad, they would often stop to explore any patch of woods they could find together, and many times unearthed treasures from the past. These experiences sparked his longtime hobby of vintage beer can collecting and he amassed an interesting collection dating back to the 1930’s. Nothing lit up a room greater than David’s smile and his witty sense of humor. He delivered jokes and one-liners that kept us all laughing. David had great intelligence and artistic ability, as well. He was detailed and excellent at the things he set his mind to do. He also possessed the rare, admirable traits of humble honesty and having a kind soul. His friends and acquaintances have all said he was one of the nicest, most gentle people they had ever known. David had a caring friendship with his brother-in-law Keith, who was not only a friend and confidant, but a great help in time of need. David is tremendously loved and will be greatly missed. We are comforted by our Lord’s promise to us: Revelation 21:4-5 He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away. He who was seated at the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new”. David’s survivors include his adoring mother, Mary Ruth Galloway, brother Rick Magee, sister Karen Marang (Keith Marang), niece Sarah Hall, aunt Fay Galloway, uncle, great niece and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph William Magee, Jr. and his best friend from childhood, Danny Collier. An intimate, private service will be held, followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL.

David William Magee

January 23, 1962 - September 5, 2024