David Ray Speck

David Ray Speck went to be with his Lord and Savior May 20, 2015. David was born to Bertha Bailey Speck and Alvin Ray Speck on August 22, 1951. He graduated from Knox City High School in 1969. He spent his life working in the oil fields and loved his work. He was well respected for his work ethics, knowledge, and loyalty to the companies he worked for and the people he worked with.

He was a lifetime member of the Foursquare Church in Knox City which his grandparents, the Reverends Floyd and Jewel Bailey, were the pastors for 35 years.

He married Beverly Smith in June 1996 and learned to travel and enjoy life during the later years of his life. He loved taking a cruise the best.

David is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: his loving wife, Beverly Speck, a sister, Carol Judiscak and Joe, a brother, Danny Speck and Sherry, his other mother Karen Speck, his children: Elisha Gromatzky and husband, Ryan, David Kyle Speck, Speck, Shana Marin, Melanie Grindstaff and Sam, Dwayne Chaney, 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, May 24, 2015, at Foursquare Church with Gary Schnable officiating. Burial will take place immediately following the services at Rochester Cemetery under the direction of Smith Family Funeral Homes. Visitation will be Saturday, May 23, 2015, at 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., at the funeral home in Knox City located at 210 Ave. A.

Online condolences can be shared with David's family at www.smithfamilyfh.com