David W. Fuqua

David W. Fuqua, 85, of Champaign, IL., formerly of Ivesdale, IL., passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at 7:45 P.M., at Haven of Bement, IL.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M., on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Hinds Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 348 N. Piatt St., Bement. The Pastor Justin Nuefeld will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:00 A.M., until time of services on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will military honors by the Albert Parker American Legion Post #620, will be in the Bement Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bement Food Pantry or donors choice.

Dave was born on February 12, 1940 in Bement, IL., a son of Charles Foran and Erma Perkins Fuqua. He married Carole Hulsizer in July of 1961, as well as Karen Myles Danenenhower in August of 1976. Surviving children are; David (Michelle) Fuqua of Zionsville, IN., Dennis (Sherry) Fuqua of Bement, Donald (Suzanne Coomes) Fuqua of Felton, PA., Step-daughters; Teresa (Walt) Lehigh of Mt. Zion, IL., Kimberly (Rick) Wallace of Champaign, and Linda (Jeffrey) Butler of Leitchfield, KY. Also surviving are 4 grandchildren; David Fuqua III, Lauren Fuqua, Thomas Fuqua and Emma Fuqua, as well as 12 step-grandchildren; Chad Brackett, Darrin Brackett, Jennifer Butler, Kara Wallace, Elysse Wallace, Nathan Tritchler, Danielle Phelps, Anthony Tritchler, Stacey Carrier, Shane Wilson, Brandon Wilson and Brittany Carlson, 25 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives Carole and Karen, brothers; John and James Fuqua and long time friend; Sandra Rosenbeck.

Dave graduated from Bement High School in 1968. He worked at Kraft Foods in Champaign for 35 years in the maintenance dept. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Korean War. He was a mechanic and carpenter who could fix or build anything, he enjoyed fishing, and was a member of the Country Jacks band and played country music at several venues around the area. Dave was a member of the Illini Road Runners motorcycle club and enjoyed taking road trips with the group. He attended the Hope a Community Church of the Nazarene in Urbana and played guitar with the praise team for several years.

Aaron and Susie Hinds of Hinds Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Bement, IL., have the honor to serve the family of David W. Fuqua, “Our Family is Here to Serve Your Family”. Please visit our website at www.hindsfuneralhome.com to offer condolences.