David Washington

Obituary David L. Washington made his transition from earth to eternal life on January 11, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at Clara Manor Care Facility. David was born on October 20, 1920, in Helena, Arkansas to the union of John and Lillian Robinson. There were six children born to this union. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. David graduated from Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and was baptized at Fountain Missionary Church. He left Arkansas and went to Memphis, Tennessee and united with Progressive Baptist Church, where Reverend O.C. Collins was Pastor. In 1966, David left Tennessee and came to Kansas City, Missouri and became a member of St. Stephen Baptist church on April 18, 197o, under the pastorate of Dr. John W. Williams. He said this was a lively church and enjoyed the services the first time he attended. He became a member of the Berean Bible Class and was faithful in attendance until his health failed. David loved his church and contributed even after he was unable to attend. David loved to cook. He was employed as a cook for eleven years at the Golden Ox Restaurant. He was employed as a custodian for the Association of the Blind, a non-for-profit organization and received a Plaque for thirty-five years of service until retirement. He also worked in the Dorothy Hughes Dining Hall at St. Stephen Baptist Church until his health would not allow him to work any longer. He worked with serving of the meals as well as keeping the kitchen clean. So often he expressed his pride in the well maintenance of the dining. David L. Washington leaves to cherish his memories, cousins: Jeanette Thomas, Luethel Taylor and Elmore Greer of Chicago, Illinois, Sarah Robinson of Little Rock Arkansas and Hazel Johnson of Marvell, Arkansas; other cousins and his beloved St. Stephen Baptist Church family and many friends. Funeral Service for David L. Washington will be held Saturday, January 27, 11:00 a.m. at the Lawrence a. Jones and Sons Funeral Chapel, 1800 E. Linwood Blvd. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 am. at the Chapel. Interment, Forest Hill Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of David Washington, please visit our floral store. Read More

David Washington

October 20, 1920 - January 11, 2018