David Lewis French Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of David Lewis French (Huntsville, Alabama), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 7, 2025 at the age of 68. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Lewis French to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alton French and Christine French; his siblings, Sonya and George; and his nephew Jason.
He is survived by: his wife Helen Shanley French; his son Joshua French; his siblings, Linda Stark, LaJuana Steele (Don), Lynwood French (Gina) and Sidney French (Ann); his siblings' children, Talitha, Shana, Jenny, Martin, George, Patrick, Danelle and Derek; and his in-laws, Leo and Bette Shanley.
Visitation was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Laughlin Service Funeral Home (2320 Bob Wallace Ave SW, Huntsville, AL 35805). A memorial service was held on Friday, November 21st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Children's of Alabama (childrensal.org); American Diabetes Foundation (diabetes.org); Alabama Kidney Foundation (alkidney.org); or a charity of your choice. The family has chosen to send donations to Children's of AlabamaDonate Now (https://www.childrensal.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to American Diabetes AssociationDonate Now (http://diabetes.org) Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Alabama Kidney FoundationDonate Now (https://alkidney.org).