David grew up in Metz and graduated from Metz High School Class of 1971. Following high school he began driving a truck, long haul trucking and hauling grain, which he continued to do throughout his life until his retirement. David lived in the Liberal and Nevada area most of his life. He enjoyed collecting scale model trucks and cars. David was a member of Rinehart Christian Church.
Survivors include his children, Robert A. Hymer and his wife Kandi, Taniia K. Hymer, Janie Nichols, Caleigh Nichols, Jake Barker, Trenton Barker, Ryan Barker; 11 grandchildren; one brother, Mike Hymer and his wife Jo, Metz; one sister, Debbie Beerman and her husband Dave, Nevada; several nieces and nephews and his best friend, Bill Phillips, Metz. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Christopher; and one brother Phil Hymer.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 29, 2108 at Ferry Funeral Home in Nevada with Pastor Ricky Walles officiating. Interment will follow in Virgil City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:00 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home.
Memorials are suggested to National Autism Association, Epilepsy Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or ADHD Foundation in c/o Ferry Funeral Home.
