David James Mallory, age 66, passed suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 3 at home in Mustang. David was born Aug. 17, 1948, in Oklahoma City to Robert and Norma Hestand Mallory. He graduated from N.W. Classen High School and immediately went into the armed services. David served in the Army as a helicopter gunner during Korea and Vietnam.  He was a Purple Heart recipient. After his discharge from the Army, David worked in aviation electronics. He loved flying, scuba and being a people person. He was a member of the Pentecostal denomination.

David was preceded in death by his parents and one son, William David.  He is survived by two brothers, Robert Earl Jr. and wife, Marla of Yukon, and Michael Lee of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Lanette Dishman and husband, Joe of Mustang and Lisa Kay Mallory of Oklahoma City; and many nieces and nephews.

Private family services are planned.