David Beck Webb

David Beck Webb, 82, of Forsyth, Mo., formerly of Greencastle, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023 in Springfield, Mo.

Born Feb. 26, 1941 in Greencastle, he was the son of Claude A Webb and Catherine (Beck) Webb.

David graduated from Greencastle High School in 1959, attended DePauw University, Greencastle, and also studied art in Chicago, Ill., at The American Academy of Art and the Chicago Art Institute. He worked as a graphic designer and commercial artist in and around the Indianapolis, Tampa Bay, and Forsyth - Branson, Mo., areas for more than 40 years.

While in Indianapolis, he served out of Fort Benjamin Harrison in the U.S. Army Reserves as a medic and ambulance driver.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother James A. Webb, sister Peggy J. Davis and brothers-in-law Roland Neier, Frank Gleason and Edward Davis.

David is survived by his sister, Susanne Gleason, brother Thomas A (Lynn) Webb, sister-in-law Darlene (Harden) Webb and eighteen nieces and nephews.

David enjoyed building whimsical wooden crafts and images about

his various homes. He was devoted to feeding his backyard wild birds and took particular joy in foiling the squirrels attempting to steal the seed. He was the family’s historian and genealogist and loved to post old family photos. His favorite places included Deer Creek on the Indiana family farm, Clearwater Beach, Fla., Casey Road at Swan Creek Forsyth, Mo., and Lake Taneycomo, Mo.

Not just a talented artist, David was a witty, kind, thoughtful, gentle and generous soul. He easily made friends wherever he went and lived. Loved by all of his family and friends he will be greatly missed.

A memorial gathering will be held on the Indiana farm on a date yet to be determined. Notes of condolence and/or a favorite story/ memory may be sent to P.O. Box 566, Greencastle, IN 46135-0566, c/o Tom Webb. Any memorial contributions made in David’s name should be directed to a favored local charitable organization.