David L. Times

David Lee Times was born April 25, 1951 in Saint Louis, Missouri to the union of Irene Louise Times and the David Lee Smith. David was the eldest of eight children. He was preceded in death by both parents; his brother, James Lee Times; two nephews, Emery & David Lee Times, and one great niece, Shanelle Bostic. David entered St. Louis Public School System attending Marshall Elementary. He later attended Vashon High School. Afterwards, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. David was employed by the State for five years as a correctional officer. Afterwards, he became a correctional officer for the City of St. Louis, he remained for 20 years until he retired in 2015. David always maintained a kind demeanor and offered kind words to those he encountered. He was married to the love of his life Bernice Taliaferro-Times. David leaves to cherish his wife Bernice Taliaferro-Times; two sisters, Jenell McGulley and Marcia Ann Times; four brothers, Stanford Times, Crawford, Roylee, and Darryl Times of St. Louis, Missouri; aunt, Raynell Jimson of Cleveland, Ohio; three sisters-in-laws, Greta Taliaferro (St. Louis), Tracy Times (St. Louis, Missouri), and Brenda Taliaferro of Kalamazoo, Michigan; two brothers-in-law, Archie Taliaferro (Kalamazoo, Michigan) and Jesse DeBerry of (Ripley. Tennessee), a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, great-great nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation 02/16/2021 10:00 AM Mount Herald Missionary Baptist Church 3627 Sullivan Avenue St. Louis, MO 63107 Service 02/16/2021 11:00 AM Mount Herald Missionary Baptist Church 3627 Sullivan Avenue St. Louis, MO 63107 Interment 02/16/2021 14:00 PM Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery 2900 Sheridan Road St. Louis, MO 63125