David Wayne Pleasant's Obituary
David Wayne Pleasant, 59, a veteran of the Memphis Fire Department was killed in the line of duty Wednesday, August 10, 2022, while responding to a house fire call.
David began his career with Germantown Fire Department, later moving to Shelby County Fire Department, and ultimately serving 32 years with Memphis Fire Department.
He was an avid cyclist with the Memphis Hightailers Bicycle Club and the KnuckleHead Cycle Club. He also enjoyed restoring antique cars, car shows, and cooking.
David is survived by his daughters, Michelle Pleasant, Stephney Martin (Nathan), Annette Pleasant, and Janie Pleasant; brother, Charles Pleasant; granddaughter, Calista Martin; uncle, Robert Pleasant; and nephew, Zackery Pleasant. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annette and Miles Pleasant and aunt, Vicki Pleasant.
The family will receive friends from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Monday, August 22nd at Bellevue Baptist Church, 2000 Appling Rd., Cordova, TN. His funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 23rd also at Bellevue Baptist Church with interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.
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Click here to watch the funeral service live on Tuesday beginning at 11:00 am:
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Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 (901)767-8930.
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