David John Walsh
October 25, 1936 ~ March 16, 2020
David John Walsh, age 83, of Tennessee Colony, went to be with the Lord on March 16, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on the 25th day of October1936, to Mildred and Thomas Walsh in Boston, Massachusetts.
At age 17, he joined the Marines and served in Korea. In 1958, he married his child sweetheart, Marilyn Reardon. Together they raised four sons. After retiring from the Marshfield Police Department, he relocated the family to Tennessee Colony. He retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice as a major and spent many years doing what he loved best, being with his family and friends, especially his grandchildren, ranching, and going to gun shows. Dave will be remembered by his family and friends as a giving father, a loving husband, a caring Papa, and as quite the character by anyone who ever met him.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Mildred and Thomas Walsh, his sister Suzanne White Collins, his brother Donald Walsh, and his grandson, Connor Patrick Walsh.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Marilyn Walsh; his son David Walsh and wife Dawna of Tennessee Colony, son Michael Walsh of Homer, Alaska, son Steven Walsh and wife Regina of Palestine, and son Brian Walsh of Tennessee Colony; his grandchildren Swayze Carlile, Krystle Walsh, Matthew Walsh, Hana Walsh, Sara Walsh, Sean Walsh and Lauren Walsh; his sisters Judy Morris and husband Phillip, Mary Corbett, Barbara McGregor, and Cathy Shehadah and husband Benjamin; and his brother Michael Walsh and wife Charlene.
In light of the current health crisis, a private graveside service to honor David Walsh will be held at eleven o'clock in the morning on Thursday, the 19th day of March 2020 at Tennessee Colony Cemetery with Steven Walsh officiating.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorial contributions in memory of David John Walsh can be directed towards Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KA 66675-8516.
Funeral services for David John Walsh are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas.
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I have many good memories of David Walsh from when he was our field Sgt. and Lt. at Beto 2.  He was a man who loved to laugh and loved making others laugh. I always enjoyed working for him. My condolences to the family. I will have you in my prayers.ÂÂ
Dwight Franklin
Steve and Regina
Sending our deep condolences to you and our family on the loss of your Father.
Jeff and Kim Woodard
I am sorry to learn of Mr. Walsh’s death. I know he will be greatly missed, and was dearly loved. He had a wonderful, big personality, and always made me smile when I saw him at the post office or water office.
My dad was one of kind, belonging to a generation that we are losing all to soon. He is a true man,one who gave everything to what was right and true. I remember him working two and even three jobs for my mum and his four very young and rambunctious boys. A more loving and giving father did not exist. He not only taught me baseball, hockey, & football, he showed me real sportsmanship. More important he taught us right from wrong. He even found the time to coach us. These things my brothers and I will always cherish and pass on to our children and grandchildren.The legacy of his life will continue with the name Walsh forever. Miss you Dad. I love you. See you soon.