David Webster Lane, Sr.

David Webster Lane Sr. passed away surrounded by family. He was born on March 12, 1933, in Abilene, Texas, the youngest of eight children.

A celebration of life will be held from 2pm to 5pm on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Tierra Verde Golf Club, 7005 Golf Club Drive, Arlington, Texas 76001. David will be laid to rest at 2pm on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery, 2000 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, Texas 75211.

David grew up with four brothers and three sisters, an upbringing that shaped his steady nature, strong sense of responsibility, and lifelong belief in structure and discipline. As a young man, he loved swimming and diving and later played football at Seymour High School, graduating in 1951.

Following high school, David was drafted into the United States Army, where he served a two year term. He served one year stateside and one year in Germany, later spending a year in Vietnam with the Army Air Force Exchange. While stationed in Germany, he also played football for the Army.

David dedicated 29 years of his career to working as an Exchange Manager. His work took him across the world, including helping to open Army Exchanges in Pleiku, Vietnam and in Germany, supporting service members far from home. He was most proud of training and mentoring others, a role he took seriously throughout his career.

After retirement, David earned his real estate license and spent two years teaching mentally challenged children at Judson High School. Teaching, however, was something David practiced throughout his life. He was always guiding, explaining, and encouraging his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

David met the love of his life, Peggy, at Seymour High School. They were high school sweethearts and married on June 27, 1952, sharing 73 years and 7 months together. Peggy was the center of David’s world, and he often referred to her as his hero. His loyalty to her never wavered.

David was a devoted husband and a one woman man who believed deeply in commitment. He often shared his values with his sons, reminding them, “The heat of the tail will addle the brain,” a phrase that reflected his direct and memorable way of teaching life lessons.

He valued family above all else and believed in showing up, staying involved, and setting expectations rooted in care. David enjoyed simple routines and familiar pleasures, including his daily oatmeal at Carver, Nina’s cookies, pecan pie, chocolate, vanilla Blue Bell ice cream, and El Fenix beef enchiladas. He also enjoyed skeet shooting, golf, and hunting quail at Granny Lane’s farm with his boys.

David loved to sing and was known for the thoughtful messages he wrote in his cards—words of encouragement and guidance that many family members saved and treasured.

David lived by five core values: attitude, commitment, loyalty, heart, and integrity. He returned to them often and worked to live them daily.

He spoke openly about his faith and often talked about having his last dance with Jesus, a belief that brought him peace and comfort.

David is survived by his beloved wife, Peggy; his two sons; his daughter in law; six grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; and a large extended family across generations who carry his memory forward.