David Lee Westbrook, Sr., 78-year-old resident of Grand Lake (Crace Shores), Oklahoma, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 12, 1945, in Brownfield, to Arthur and Minnie Pearl (Pinion) Westbrook.

David was a jack-of-all-trades. He was a butcher, worked in the oil fields as a tool pusher and truck driver and in various other jobs throughout his life. He was married to Mary Cordelia (Ironside) on September 15, 1964, in California. They lived in Texas many years before moving to northeast Oklahoma in the 80's. David enjoyed wood burning, being a mechanic, racecars, his chickens, and going fishing. His family said he was really good at fixing things.

He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur Westbrook; mother, Minnie Pearl Doughty; and a great-grandchild, Laderrian Nelson.

The family includes his wife Mary of 59 years of the home; sons David Westbrook, Jr. and wife Jessica of Pensacola, and Arthur Westbrook of Cleora; sister Doris Eubanks and husband Blaine of Canadian; half-sister Michelle Gibbs of McMinnville, Oregon; six grandchildren: Latasha, Quintin, Samantha, Kallie, Jerry and Isabella; and nine great-grandchildren and another on the way. Numerous other relatives and friends survive, as well.

The family will have a private service at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.highsmithfh.com or on the funeral home Facebook page. Arrangements are in the care of the Burckhalter-Highsmith Funeral and Cremation Services of Vinita.