1980
Wes
2016
Wes David
April 4, 1980 — March 7, 2016
A man of faith, strength and endurance, Bradley Weston David’s near life-long fight ended Monday with an abundance of love, experiences and accomplishments. He will forever be remembered for his devotion to God, for being a fighter and adaptable to his conditions.
For those closest to him, Wes set the standard for overcoming the odds, perseverance and tone when up against the most difficult of circumstances.
Born and raised in the small rural town of Kaplan, LA, Wes was a typical young boy during his early years. He cherished his elementary school days at Maltrait Memorial Catholic School and the life-long friends he acquired. He loved to participate in all activities, especially mischievous ones he spearhead with brothers.
In his early teenage years, with friends, his music interest sprouted along with his guitar playing abilities. Playing the guitar quickly became his favorite pastime, which was flamed by his loyal fandom of The Beatles.
He attended Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville, LA. At the age of sixteen life changed forever upon the discovery of a cancerous brain tumor; which left him with multiple disabilities. Wes was able to overcome those obstacles and graduate with honors.
With a remarkable outlook on life, Wes continued to live his life to the fullest extent possible.
Wes traveled abroad to various parts of England to visit sites frequented by The Beatles, including a private tour of Apple Records sponsored by The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Years later, Wes represented the State of Louisiana as a convention delegate for the President’s Young Adults with Disabilities in Washington D.C.
Wes loved to travel and visit historical sites. He was fortunate to set his sights on the Golden Coast, Grand Canyon, Tower of London, Mid-West, Northeast, Yellowstone, Mexico, The Rocky Mountains during ski trips and his favorite spot, Walt Disney World, several times.
He also kept himself informed and entertained through hand-held tablets and gaming devices he mastered despite disabilities. When not occupied with either of the above he enjoyed watching his favorite shows of “Three and a Half Men”, “Night Court” and “Get Smart”.
As the years began to add up, invasive surgeries and cancer treatments slowed him down but couldn’t stop him. With a will to live and love he underwent multiple complex surgeries to sustain life. Triumphant each time, Wes met the challenges and was a fighter to the very end.
His legacy will be of “endurance” and will always be remembered by the caregivers who treated him.
He was a tremendous son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend.
He is survived by his parents, Bradley and Sherry David of Pearland, TX; two brothers, Blaine David and his wife, Christina of New Iberia and Brennan David and his wife, Kimberly of Baltimore, MD; his maternal grandfather, Gibson Abshire Sr. of Kaplan; his paternal grandmother, Ethel David of Kaplan; one niece, Annie Grace David; one nephew, Noah David; three aunts, Janet and her husband, Carol LeBlanc of Bayou Vista, Brenda Simon of Kaplan, and Becky and her husband, Jay Grimes of Highland, TX; two uncles, Gibson Abshire Jr. of San Antonio, TX and C.J. Abshire and his wife, Becky; and three first cousins, Devon Smith, Jessie Simon, and Shauna Stokes.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Weston David; his maternal grandmother, Francis Abshire; one uncle, Charles Abshire; and one first cousin, Jace LeBlanc.
The family requests that visiting hours be observed at Vincent Funeral Home - Kaplan, 300 N. Eleazar Avenue, on Thursday, March 10, 2016 from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. with a rosary being prayed at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 11, 2016 from 8 a.m. until 12:45 when the procession departs for the church.
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