Birth date: Aug 30, 1938 Death date: Apr 11, 2026
David Eugene Causey passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at home on April 11, 2026, at 8:28 PM. He was 87 years old and succumbed to complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was born on August 30, 1938, in Decatur, Read Obituary
He truly was one of a kind. He was the only person I know who could have made such a tough job fun. I always admired that he demanded perfection and always had a place for a fitter. 30 years later I still remember his dirty jokes and limericks. The world is a lesser place with his passing.
I knew Dave through my ex-husband, Mark Riddle. They worked together at the City.
If you ever met Dave, you’ve never forgotten him. I know I haven’t and it’s been 40 years.
RIP Dave ✨
Robert Johnson lit a candle in memory of David Causey
I remember working with Dave while riprapping around Lake Decatur. I joined the crew as a troubled inner-city kid during the CETA program one summer. Dave was a very hard worker, and we used to talk while laying rocks around the lake. I grew up without my father and Dave became a father type figure to me. He gave me some very good advice, during those talks at a point in my life when I really needed someone to lean on. Dave encouraged me to join the Military. Which I did in 1981. I served over twenty years in the Military, retiring in 2001. I lost touch with Dave during those years, but I will never forget how he was there for me, at a point where I really needed someone. RIP to a great Man. I will keep his family in my Prayers.
From: Robert Johnson, Alexandria, Virginia.
You were a Legend to me to this day.. Love you Dave. RIP
Uncle Dave was a rare breed, if he liked you, he would give me the shirt off his back if he didn’t you might as well just go ahead and go home cause he will pay you no mind. He did not put up with nonsense. He was a true man’s man. He was one of them men that was born 200 years too late, how was imagine Dave was a trapper in the northwest live off the land, but unfortunately, he lived in our time, but he made the best of it.
Me and Dave took a trip in 2010 where we drove down to Charleston, South Carolina, went to Fort Sumter, and got on a tall ship to the Bahamas. Dave got so seasick that I am surprised he survived, but the kicker was he enjoyed every second of it.
I was always grateful for Uncle Dave taking Henry to rendezvous Henry always looked forward to it every time he went and I knew Henry grew as a man with all the hard work in the stories.
Here are a few pictures of David at Fort Sumter and on the tall ship.
What most people don’t know about Dave, was that there are probably over one hundred men he mentored into respecting men!! All those years “throwing rock” with a bunch of boys out on that barge, made most of us better, more responsible men to carry on in our endeavors.
Dave was a wonderful man of many, many talents (some of which we can’t post!!) but, he was much more than what most gave him credit for!!
Gonna miss ya Pal!! Keep an eye on us up there!!❤️🙏
You may not have been my real Uncle Dave, but to me, you were always Uncle Dave.
I’ll never forget the nights down at the boat dock, watching fireworks with my family, Teri, Mitch, Henry, and Merle. Or the time we spent working on that old truck—how you loved those wing windows and the stories that came with them.
I was glad I got to help Henry get your Mustang running again. You missed us trying to push-start that old girl—throwing out the phrase “more faster” like it was going to make all the difference.
You were a great man. The kind they don’t make much anymore.
Even though your earthly body failed you, our Heavenly Father did not.
I’ll always appreciate our talks, the memories we shared, and especially those last moments. There’s a lot I’ll hold onto quietly—but just know, I’m going to miss you.
Rest easy, my friend. You earned it.
Always missed,
Ryan Atwater
I've had the pleasure of knowing Dave for 35 years. He was kind, sincere man. He also had an amazing since of humor. One of the most amazing thing Dave said, how long did this person work for the City of Decatur. He would say about 15 minutes. You will be missed my friend. I love you Dave
