Obituary of MSGT. David Stapleton, USAF,

David Stapleton, age 60, passed away on May 3, 2016 at a local hospital following a brief illness. He was an Engineer at Honeywell and retired Master Sergeant with the US Air Force.David Glen Stapleton was born on September 23, 1955 in Greenville, Texas. After High School in Greenville, he joined the Air Force and spent 24 years in service to his country. His assignments included Germany, Honduras, Greenland and various locations in the United States. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a proud member of Rolling Thunder and the Colorado Patriot Guard. He is survived by his mother: Jo Burnett, formerly of Greenville, Texas and his son: Michael (Lori) Stapleton and his daughter: Michelle Stapleton. He is also survived by his sister: Donna (Henry) Perez of Colorado Springs and Denise (and Forrest) Clearman of Sherman, Texas.David has three grandchildren: Wade, Kira and Charlie and is also survived by his best friend and the mother of his children: Vickie Stapleton of Colorado Springs. He was preceded in death by his father: Wade Mack Stapleton.Visitation, 6PM-8PM, Thursday, May 12, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 E. Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80909. Funeral Service, 9AM, Friday, May 13, 2016 at The Springs Funeral Services. Graveside Service with Air Force Honors will be held at 12:00PM, Friday, May 13, 2016 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Staging area "A."Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Friday, May 13, 2016 12:00PM Fort Logan National Cemetery 3698 South Sheridan Boulevard Denver, CO 80235 Phone: 303-761-0117 Visitation Thursday, May 12, 2016 6:00PM - 8:00PM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Friday, May 13, 2016 9:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855