David MacArthur Squires, 76 of Cookeville, Tennessee passed from this life Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
He was born Friday, October 4, 1940 in Hudson, New York, he was the son of the late H. Denton and Ida (Davis) Squires.
David was raised on a Long Island potato farm. He then worked for USDA as County Executive Director in Ulster, County New York for 29 years. He was a Past Master of Masonic Lodge #343 in Kingston, New York, also an active member of Kingston Model RR Club for over 30 years, and had been a leader in BSA. He and his Wife Lois moved to Cookeville, TN in 2004, when he became a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his Wife of 54 years:
Lois Sprague Squires of Cookeville, TN.
1 Daughter and Son-in-law;
Diane and Peter Clahsen of Australia
1 Son and Daughter-in-law:
Craig and Emily of Memphis, TN
2 Granddaughters:
Emily and Ella of Memphis, TN
Funeral services for David will be held Wednesday, May 17, 2017 beginning at 11:00 am at Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cookeville . Interment will follow in Crest Lawn Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 16, at Crest Lawn Funeral Home from 5:00 pm until time of Masonic Rites at 7:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Shriners Club or Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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