David Wofford

(From Ulmer Funeral Home)

David Lee Wofford, 78, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away at his home on September 17, 2024. David was born on November 27, 1945, in Carthage, Missouri, to Arthur V. and Barbara Wofford. 

David was a lifelong Carthage resident, grew up a part of the Wesley Methodist Church in Carthage then later became a member of the Trinity Methodist Church in Joplin, Missouri. He worked for the KPL Gas Company for over 20 years. He attended Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas, and played many sports for them. He boxed, played football, basketball, and especially loved softball; hotbox third base.

David is survived by seven children, Priest Wofford Owens, Shawna Wofford, Brandon Brey Wofford, Sha-Sha Wofford, Angala Hoy, Candace Carroll, and Sarita Wofford; two brothers, Gary Wofford and Ray Wofford; two sisters, Phyllis Wofford, and Shari Wofford; nine grandchildren, Robert and Brianna Owens, Xavia Wofford, Tyree Selsor, Kiara and Kiran Patton, KaMika Carroll, Marshawn McPherson, Maleah Wofford; two great grandchildren, Ozias MiKel and Jayliah Wofford; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by one son, David Lee Wofford Jr.; two brothers, Clarence Arthur Wofford, Leonard Wofford; stepfather, Clarence Looney.

There will be a graveside service for David at 12:00 PM Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Carthage, Missouri. The visitation will start at 11:00 AM at Ulmer Funeral Home in Carthage.

Condolences may be made at www.ulmerfh.com

Any contributions can be made to the David Wofford memorial fund.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.