After his father's passing, David decided to change careers and pursue his lifelong interest in acting and writing. His acting work spanned genres and formats, including improv, voice, short film, commercials, feature film, television, and his favorite of all, live theater. Directors and actors have praised David for his dedication to the craft and what a pleasure he was to work with. In his writing work, David always had a message of substance regardless of the format. He was a published author of short fiction, essays, poetry, and stage plays. Most recently, his work included several screenplays.

 

David had a gift for teaching and taught everything from acting, to writing, to Sunday School. He had an extensive library of books about the Bible and spirituality and his ability to quote scripture did his Missionary Baptist upbringing proud. 

 

David loved the outdoors, from fishing with his dad as a boy to hiking the mountains of California with his wife. He loved to sail in Santa Monica Bay and camp in the remote desert at Anza Borrego.

 

David was a kind and sensitive soul. He is survived by Bond his wife, Patrick his son, June his mother, and Tim his brother. A graveside service will be held at Forest Lawn Glendale on April 17 at 9am.

 

Please keep Bond and their extended family in your prayers.

 

Yours in Christ,

Jennifer Wagner Pavia, Rector

 

 

Give rest, O Christ, to your servant with your saints, 

where sorrow and pain are no more, neither sighing, 

but life everlasting.