David Pina

December 6, 1941 - December 4, 2021

David Pina, 79, of Andrews, Texas, Passed away. Saturday, December 4 , 2021 at his home surrounded by his children ,Grandchildren and close family. A celebration of life service will be held at Missouri Veterans cemetery, 20109 Business highway .Mo-13, Higginsville, Missouri 64037. Service date is Friday December 10th, 2021 @ 3PM. David (Papa) Pina was born December, 06, 1941 to Silverio and Consuelo Pina. David joined the US Marine corp. November 20, 1963 right out of High School. He served as a Drill Sergeant leading the way for others to serve our country. His eyes always on target as a sharpshooter. A land mine caused him injury but, the fighter he is still took him back. He went back to Vietnam to continue the battle until he was shot in the leg. He received the Purple Heart for his bravery and his fight for our nation. He left the battle and came home to his family as a hero on November 17, 1967. A short trip to New Mexico to meet the love of his life. His forever and only Jane. They were married in 1970 and forever and always even when she was taken to heaven in 1999. They raised five children together. Diana and Bobby who have joined their mom in heaven far too early in life. Mary and her husband Tom Emerson, Jonas and his wife Diddy, and Wendy. He spent his life loving and caring for all especially his grandchildren, Dawn who will see him once again in heaven, Bobby and Christopher, Tricia, Kyle, Luis, Krystal, Tommy and Marissa. They hold fast to his memories as they have a special place for him in their hearts. His grandsons follow his footsteps with their Military careers. Marissa holds her best friend (papa) forever. Work hard and have fun, be smart and be good will always be on their mind. As those are his most famous words ever. There are greats alongside this great man David as he has great grandchildren. Christian, Maddox and Chase. Robert, Dawn Marie, Olivia and Monica. This Legacy continues with his name as a foundation. And may it continue to grow. Texas will always be his special place. His memories, his family who have all made him who he is. His parents Silverio and Consuelo started this journey with Edna, Tomasa, Carlos, Billy, Corinna and David. The countless memories and stories off all the Aunts and Uncles, cousins and the close friends of family were and always will be a great chapter in all of our lives. He would always share his deepest thoughts and love for all. Work and supporting his family was important from, Managing Trailways and Walmart as part of his journey. Owning a bar and the fun that came with it. Friendships and family were always a big part of all he did. Traveling the country delivering cars. Even his children joined those travels creating memories that would always stay in our hearts. Mostly he played a big part in all his children’s school activities. From Him and Mom volunteering all their free time to boosters and coaching sports. Always coming to the rescue with love and a lecture. Kansas City Chiefs will always be the best. He unofficially coached the team and called all the right plays. We will always make his food masterpieces. His food warmed our bellies and brought us together as it always will. We will miss you Dad (Aka.Papa) watch over us. Keep Mama close we will see you guys someday. Not today but very soon.