David L. Kearbey

Bethalto: David L. Kearbey, 70, passed away at 2:10pm on Tuesday, May 26, 2020, at his residence. He was born on March 12, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Griffith) Kearbey. He married Sandra Holland on May 15, 1980, in Alton, and she survives. Other survivors include a son Ric Kearbey and his fiancé: Brooke Schroder of Tierra Verde, Florida, a daughter: Holly Kearbey and her fiancé: Elijah Haycraft of Bethalto,, six grandchildren: Emily Skender and her husband: Nock, Alex Kearbey, Cade Foster, Elleya Haycraft, Kyleigh Kearbey, Duke Kearbey, a great grandson: John Skender, four sisters and three brothers in law: Darlene and Jim Mohr of Texas, Karen and Everett Victery of Texas, Kimberly and Jeffery Sanchez of Texas, Angela Kearbey of Texas, three brothers and two sisters in law: Dennis of Illinois, Todd and Jeannie Kearbey of Texas, Randy and Shirley Kearbey of Maryland, mother-in-law, Deloris Holland, a brother-in-law: Eric Holland and his wife Beth, of Missouri and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family and friends. David owned and operated Kearbey Trucking. David really enjoyed working and hanging out with his many truck-driving buddies every day. He liked to always keep his work truck maintained and clean as new. David always loved spending time with his family, taking care of his yard and watching Cardinal baseball and his grandson, Cade, race motocross. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother: Terry Kearbey, father-in-law: J.S. Holland and brother-in-law: Randy Holland. In accordance with his wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Memorials are suggested to Foster 826 Racing at Mobile Accessories, 15 West Airline Drive, East Alton, Illinois, 62024, or to the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Riverbend.