David Jason Trice "Big Dave"

Mr. David Jason Trice “Big Dave” passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. Age 55 years. He was born June 4, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois to Callie Clayborne and Horace Trice.

David “Big Dave” grew up in Saginaw, Michigan from the age of eight years. He completed his education with the Saginaw Public School System. David accepted the Lord as Savior at an early age. As a believer, he treasured his family above everyone. His friends were his family. David loved to go fishing with his mother, playing dominoes and watching westerns. His favorite pastime was pulling funny pranks on his family and friends. David was a phenomenal cook and his love for cooking would draw people on holidays and other special events. He was always the winner of the “Callie Cook-off”, a family tradition named for his mother who taught them all to cook. The “David Lasagna” was his specialty. “Big Dave” will be truly missed by his family and friends.

He leaves to cherish his memories his loving companion, Donna Reddick whom he called his wife of nineteen years, Saginaw, Michigan; four sisters, Carolyn, Maria, Vanessa, and Nina; four brothers, Johnnie, Henry, Tony, and Kevin; thirty-six nieces and nephews; twenty-five great- nieces and great-nephews; three brothers-in-law, including special brother-in-law, Byron Fentress; many other relatives and friends, including special friends, Herb Thomas, Leroy Allen, and Dwayne Thomas.

David was predeceased by his parents, Callie Trice and Horace Trice; one sister, Geraldine Surles; and best friend and nephew, Delvon Trice.

The family would like to express special thanks to MMR, the Buena Vista Police Department, the Neighborhood House, and Ivan E. Phillips and the staff of Paradise Funeral Chapel.


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