David Collins Christy, 71, of Houston, Texas, passed away on October 5, 2023. He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on February 25, 1952, to James Ira Christy and Evelyn Collins Christy. Mr. Christy was a retired pastry chef and a United States Air Force Veteran. As an Air Force Sargent, he served in Takhli, Thailand during the Vietnam War. He was employed by civilian contract with Brown and Root, and spent a year and a half in Afghanistan, before being discharged with disabilities.
Mr. Christy is survived by his wife, Rebecca Sowell Christy. He also leaves two brothers, John Michael Christy (Betty) of Cordova, Tennessee, (and the now) late James DeWitt Christy of Senatobia, a sister, Carol Ann Soukup (Rick), of Houston, Texas, nieces Miki Christy and Lisa Reid, and nephews Mike Christy and Derek Permenter. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services for Mr. Christy and his brother, DeWitt Christy, will be held at Hill Crest Cemetery on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 11:00 am. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Christ Episcopal Church Parish House at 10:00 am, and continue until service time. The Holly Springs Funeral Home has charge.
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