David Clark Headrick, 85, of Skiatook, OK, passed from this life into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ December 17, 2016 at North County Nursing and Rehabilitation in Collinsville, OK after a long hard fought battle after breaking his hip 15 months ago and an aggressive cancer.

David was born in Tulsa, OK to Willis and Naomi (Clark) Headrick on November 3, 1931. He graduated from Will Rogers High School, After 32 years of active duty, Reserve and National Guard service he retired from the Army at the rank of Captain on Oct 30, 1983. David also served as a Deputy Sheriff from 1969-1978 for Tulsa County under Sheriff Dave Faulkner as Sargent of the Jail and Field Sargent. David was a 32nd Degree Mason and member for over 50 years.

After his retirement from the Army he remained active with other branches of the service; Navy: Sea Cadets, Air Force: CAP (Civil Air Patrol) where he served 32 years and achieved the rank of Lt Col. David enjoyed working with teens and young adults instilling in them the values, lessons and training he had learned. He had numerous Explorer Posts focused on military training. He took these young men camping, hunting, fishing, and taught them gun safety and survival training, several went on to join the Armed Forces and some became high ranking officers. His last Explorer post was active in going to and helping with Civil War Reenactments. He was successful in getting them CERT Trained (Certified Emergency Response Team) for disaster relief. Two of his grandsons participated and received this training and certification. Four of these boys went on to enlist and served in active duty. One leader had a cannon and several of the boys received their cannoneer certification, actually getting to fire the cannon. One grandson was certified for all four stations of the cannon. His pallbearers were all in his Explorer posts.

He worked extensively with CAP youth, training them for competitions and in search and rescue. Many of these teens went on to become officers as well. Participating in search and rescue with these young people were some of his most rewarding life events, resulting in several "saves" life-saving events. He was often called to assist in natural disasters or times of need as duty called.


David is preceded in death by his parents Willis and Naomi Headrick, his eldest son; James David Headrick and brother John William Headrick of Granite City, IL.

David is survived by his wife of 60 years, Barbara Ann (Grant) Headrick of Skiatook. His children, Robert Grant Headrick and wife Amy of Piedmont, OK, Karen Eileen (Headrick) Selvidge and husband Charles of Skiatook, OK. Grandchildren Holli Headrick, Hillari Headrick, both of Oklahoma City, OK, Robby Headrick of Houston, TX, William "Lee" Bowen, Skiatook, OK and Phillip Bowen and wife Abbie, Tulsa, OK, Jeremy Selvidge and wife Vicki of Barnsdall, OK, and Jami (Selvidge) Ford and husband Patrick of Copan, OK. Great-grandchildren Clarajean Spivey, and Remington Bowen as well as numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude and deepest appreciation to CheRon Randolph and Tammy Bachman, for coming and helping anytime they were needed, going above and beyond. As well as Karen's employer for allowing her to adjust her schedule as needed.

Visitation Tuesday, December 20, 2016, 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.; with service at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 - both at Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel, 9350 E. 51st St. Tulsa, OK with Pastor Eric Priest, David's personal preacher, neighbor, and friend officiating. Moore Funeral Home - Southlawn Chapel (918) 663-2233