David Clarke Chewning

David Clarke Chewning was born April 9, 1964 to Shirley Clarke and Richard Carter Chewning in Richmond, Virginia. His parents preceded him in death, and he is survived by his sister, Karen Chewning Schoch (Timothy) and his brother, John Jeffrey Chewning (Susan), and seven nieces and nephews.

He graduated from Douglas Freeman High School in Richmond, VA and from the Fisher Technical Institute in Virginia Beach, VA earning NIASE Certification. David moved to Waco, TX in 1985, opening an automotive repair shop. He was known as an excellent diagnostician, who was blessed with the gift of being able to hear a car driving down the road and diagnose what was wrong with it. In 1987, at age 23, David became a quadriplegic resulting from an off-road vehicle accident. A few years later he enrolled at Baylor University, earning a B.S. in computer science in 1999. After graduation, David worked for Raytheon's Aircraft Integration Systems, which was subsequently purchased by L-3. David's work primarily involved monitoring and strengthening these companies' cybersecurity efforts. While employed by L-3, he served on the Texas State Technical College's Network Security Advisory Committee (2010-2014).

After David's retirement from L-3, his continued interest in street legal dragsters resulted in the development of close relationships with many who shared similar interests in the Waco area. These relationships involved many good times of grilling, motor upgrading, attending race events, and family outings and special events. David also developed interests in photography and top end air rifles in his spare time.

The family is grateful for his close friends and caregivers who encouraged him, notably: Edward Arias, Austin and Will Boswell, Troy Hudson, Willy Marshall, Chip Snowden, and those Visiting Angels who came alongside him on a daily and/or regular basis after his injury. David's determined and faithful commitment to live life to its fullest, and love well those around him will be missed by all who knew him. Arrangements associated with the celebration of David’s life, and his comital in Arkansas, are still in development.

John 11:25 – Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live,”