David (Dave) Lee Poston

IN MEMORY OF: David (Dave) Lee Poston Serving Location: CRAIN FUNERAL HOME – CAPE GIRARDEAU 829 North West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, Missouri David (Dave) Lee Poston passed away on December 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Before that, he was a long-term resident at the Fountainbleau Lodge Nursing Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He succumbed to respiratory and organ failures at the age of 76. David was born July 1, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Lynn and Virginia Poston. His childhood was spent with his family on West Rodney Lane in Cape. He graduated from Central High School, Cape Girardeau, in 1967. He joined the Air Force in April of 1969, and completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. He then served four years active duty overseas in Germany, where he was assigned to the 50th Security Police Squadron as a sergeant. After honorably completing his service, David returned to Cape to live. David was a member of the St. Vincents Council 1111 of Knights of Columbus for years and also a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral in Cape Girardeau. He worked for Cape Electric Co. and then worked for Rubbermaid in Jackson, Mo, and from there he retired. Dave was briefly married, but after that divorce, he never remarried or had children. He enjoyed family, and was a loving and caring son to his parents and caring nephew to an aunt, Opal Perkins, who lived alone after her husband died. He often helped them with chores around the house or yard. Dave’s life included his love for animals, and he had several different dogs, caring for them until the end of their lives. Dave’s favorite holiday was Christmas, and he made his home a celebration destination for that time of the year. He also enjoyed helping his elderly parents and aunt put up their Christmas trees and decorate their homes. He spread joy by playing Santa at family Christmas celebrations, in the whole costume plus beard, to the delight of all the children in the family, as well as the adults. David was preceded in death by his parents and two of his older brothers; James L. Poston (Jim) and John W. Poston (Jack), both of Cape Girardeau. Survivors include his two remaining brothers: Thomas E. Poston of Omaha, Nebraska; and Larry J. Poston of Austin, Texas. Also he was uncle to several nieces and nephews. They are the children of James & Lynn Poston: Tracy Shows of California and Sean Poston of Missouri; the children of Thomas and Jane Poston: Brett Poston, Lori Poston, and Krista Malmquist of Omaha, Nebraska; and the children of Larry & Sharon Poston of Texas: Anthony Poston of California; and Casey Poston of Texas. There is no formal funeral service, but those who knew David will remember him and his friendly and caring nature. David will be buried in St. Mary’s Cemetery next to his parents and one of his brothers, but we know his memory will live with others, and his spirit will live eternally with his beloved family in heaven. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.

David (Dave) Lee Poston

July 1, 1949 - December 7, 2025