John David Pyeatt
October 13, 1951 ~ November 4, 2025
John David Pyeatt, age 74, of Elkhart, Texas, joined our loving Lord and Savior on Tuesday, the 4th day of November 2025, after complications from an accident. He is now rejoined with his grandson, Brody, who is sitting in his lap in Glory. "David" as he was best known, was born on the 13th day of October 1951 in Crockett, Texas to parents John Edward Pyeatt and Allene Kellum. David graduated from Grapeland High School in 1969 and went on to serve in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.
David was a hard worker who could fix anything. He was an excellent carpenter and mechanic, who would help anyone in need. After a long career, David retired from T.D.C.J. as a truck driver. He was a devoted Christian and family man who took great pride in his children and grandchildren. He looked forward to attending all their sporting events and school functions. David also loved creating memories with his family whether camping or grilling for everyone at barbeques in his backyard. The outdoors was David's favorite surroundings, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing and tending to his plants in his garden and greenhouse. David was loved by many and will be missed forever.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Allene Pyeatt, sister Charlene Phillips, and his grandson Brody Pyeatt.
Left to cherish all the fond memories are his loving wife of 48 years Tammie Pyeatt; daughter, Monica Foster and husband Ronnie; son, Josh Pyeatt and wife Kelly; brothers, Fred Pyeatt, Edward Pyeatt; sisters, Olene Ferguson, Laura Ellis and husband Sam, Patricia Pyeatt, and Anita Stringham. His grandchildren, Cami Pyeatt, Nick Pyeatt, Keira Pyeatt, Libby Pyeatt, Levi Pyeatt, Harper Pyeatt, Michael Foster and wife Alicia, Melissa Hopp, Aiden Foster, and Elijah Foster, will also feel the void his absence leaves along with his 5 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, other family members and many friends.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from five o'clock until seven o'clock in the evening on Sunday, the 9th day of November 2025 at Rhone Funeral Home.
Funeral services to honor the life of David Pyeatt are to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning, on Monday, the 10th day of November 2025 in the Rhone Memorial Chapel with Bro. Josh Pyeatt officiating the service. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Providence Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Justin Massey, Preston Massey, Fred Pyeatt, Edward Pyeatt, Aiden Foster, Elijah Foster, Gary Lovell, and Tommy Neugebauer. Honorary pallbearers include Donald Parker, Nicholas Pyeatt, and Levi Pyeatt.
Funeral services for John David Pyeatt are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. Please visit his online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with his family.
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Coach Pyeatt will always hold a special place in our heart. The girls loved him-he was Megan’s first softball coach and came to the house to give her a special plaque! I loved you as parents to two outstanding kids. Thoughts and prayers for all of you and those he touched with his life. Mary walley
Tammy, we were so sorry to hear of your loss of David. We send our love, prayers and, sincerest condolences to each of you. We’re here if you need anything at all. We send lots of love and prayers for support and peace in the days ahead.🙏♥️
I worked with David at TDCj as a truck driver. He was always kind and informative with his fellow workers. We shared a meal together every now and then on the road and he always was positive in his approach to life. David was one of my favorite coworkers. The people who knew him will surely miss him. Prayers for his family and I consider it a great honor to say David was my friend.