David Matthew Popper, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew and cousin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 29th, 2014 at the age of 27.  David was known for his magnetic personality, sense of humor, infectious smile and love for playing golf. When anyone thinks of David, they can't help but smile.

David graduated from Winter Park High School, where he was captain of the golf team, attended Mississippi State University, and the University of Central Florida in Orlando, where he graduated from the Rosen School of Hospitality in 2010.  Currently he was serving our country in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Nimitz.  He returned in December from a 10 month deployment in the Middle East and was stationed in Everett, WA.  David was an avid golfer and was looking ahead for the opportunity to try out for the Navy Golf Team in the Fall. 

David is survived by his parents, David and Connie, his sister, Amy Oakley, brother-in-law, Christopher Oakley (Nashville, TN.), grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.M. Northcutt (Birmingham, AL.), Mrs. Joanne Popper (The Villages, FL.), aunts and uncles, Rick and Shannon Popper (Navasota, TX.), Bruce and Laura Popper (Houston, TX.), Jodi and Steve White (Orlando, FL.) and many loving cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held in his honor on Saturday, February 8th, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Winter Park.  1021 N. New York Ave.,  Winter Park, FL.

We invite you to share stories, photos and memories of David at the following website:www.forevermissed.com/weloveddavidpopper

To My Dearest Brother, David:
This photo was taken the day you arrived into town for my wedding…exactly three weeks ago today. I was so overjoyed to see you…you brought so much joy to so many people. You made me laugh in a way no one else ever could, you were the only one who shared my childhood memories and spending time with you made me the happiest sister in the world. I feel so blessed to have known and loved your for 27 years. You worked hard, loved hard and fought hard through challenges. You showed great discipline and courage serving our country in the US Navy and blew everyone’s mind on the golf course. I am so thankful that you spent your last year of life traveling the world and serving our country and your last month of life having quality time with your closest friends and family. I hope you are golfing with Jesus today and can’t wait to see you again in heaven. We will eat Kobe White Sauce, play rainbow road on Mario Kart and maybe listen to Adventures in Odyssey for old times’ sake. I love you and miss you more than words could ever describe.