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William David Jarrett
January 30, 1962 – May 5, 2025
William David Jarrett, affectionately known as David, was born to William Richard Jarrett and Doris Elaine Jarrett on January 30, 1962, in Morgantown, WV. He graduated from Albert Gallatin High School in 1979 and attended Penn State University. David retired from the Pentagon after 20 years of service serving as a Budget Analyst for the branch of the US Army. In his later years, David moved to St. Petersburg and never looked back.
David leaves to cherish his everlasting memory — His parents (Bill and Doris Jarrett), his sister Susan Greene (Larry), brother Scott Jarrett (Kelly); nieces Kelsey (Tyler, Jax), Lacey, Miranda, Heather, and a host of relatives, friends, colleagues, and his loving neighborhood family in St. Pete.
To honor David’s memory, a virtual Celebration Of Life will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Liver Foundation or the Pulmonary Hypertension Association in David’s name.
Celebration Of Life
Recorded Sunday, May 25, 2025
David’s family invites you to view the Celebration of Life Service & Reception to honor his life and legacy.
Most recent trip David and my Mom “Sheri” went to Key West & Cozumel in 2018.
This picture of David and me is at our Army Annual picnic. a wonderful memory of our days together. David was a delightful person. Always cheerful and full of life. He touched everyone he met. .
Wow, small world.
David was a great friend and travel partner to my Mother “Sheri”. They did so many things over the years. They went in as partners on a boat that they docked near the Pentagon and enjoyed many summer days cruising the Potomac and hosting other friends. They also traveled to Hawaii, Puerto Rico and their most recent trip was a cruise with our friend Michael Hoover as the entertainment. David was more like family and I always loved his kind gentle soul. He will be greatly missed but hopefully my Mom & David are together once again.
David worked for me at the Pentagon. He was such a joy to have around. He was smart and a great asset to the office. Besides the work he was just fun. He was always cracking jokes, playing pranks and making everyone happy he was there! It was very sad when David had to retire early. We definitely missed him. We were very glad to meet his parents when they came to Virginia several years ago. My deepest condolences to his family. I know he will be missed. 💕
I worked with David in the Pentagon as Army Command Managers for ten years. Not all of the civilian counterparts were as terrific to work with as the gem he was. We were both happy with each other. He was always sharply dressed, on time, and knew his job. I moved to Fort Belvoir, VA to work, but keep in touch, especially after he moved to FL. I knew he had health issues but was not aware how worse they had become. You had a wonderful son and brother, and I send my deepest sympathy to all of you.
“You don’t have to have anything in common with people you’ve known since you were five. With old friends you’ve got your whole life in common.”
Lyle Lovett
(I know David would find it hilarious that I chose a Lyle Lovett quote.)
Our life long friendship started because we grew up in the same small country church and he liked to laugh as much as I did. Over the next many decades we would drift in and out of each other’s lives but it never mattered because once we connected again it always felt like “coming home.” David was a wonderful friend and confidant. He will be forever remembered for the laughter and joy he brought to those who knew and loved him.
1971 David meeting new cousin, Georgie.
Young David with cousins Jessie, Georgie, and Amy at Christmas around 1979-80.
The last photo in the book of memories was precious of him riding the mobile grocery cart and waving at us and the final wave of goodby, made me smile and cry. David came to Virginia in the early 80s, first he worked at McDonalds, then the Ponderosa and he would come home and tell us funny and sad stories on what his day was like at the restaurants. One story he told us made us stop eating at McDonalds for a while. He also helped Uncle Ronnie in his business, mixing concrete, carrying bricks, etc. I was working for Department of Army at the time and I suggested that David complete a government application and I would pass it on to Personnel – well it didn’t take long for David to secure a job as a clerk in the budget department of Army. With hard work and commitment David kept getting promotions and retired as a Budget Analyst. David, until he could live on his own, would stay with us for a while then move on to Sterling, VA to live with George, Georgeanna and their family. We loved having David here with us. He was happy go lucky, always had a smile on his face. When you were in David’s presence you could always be happy. Family and friends were a big part of his life. We are going to miss you and the memory of the wave will be your final gesture to all of us until we see you again.
Thanks to the whole family for preparing this final tribute to the life of David. Prayers being sent.
Love Uncle Ronnie, Aunt Yvonne, Tood and family.
David was always a very special nephew. He was fun-loving, handsome, hardworking, loyal, and honest. I helped my Brother Bill and Doris with daycare for David and Susan one summer when David was only 5 months old. Susan was four and baby brother Scott was on the way. He was a happy and content baby and I loved the role I provided as a 16 year old teenager. Our closeness grew over the years even with miles between us. He spent time with George and me and our 3 kids (David’s young cousins) in Sterling, Virginia. He was beginning his career at the Pentagon. Over the many years since, we have reflected on those fun family times, laughing at funny moments and stories. David got such a kick out of his Uncle George and his funny antics. Years later, he visited us a couple of times in California where more good times were enjoyed. We stayed connected and close to David through texts and phone calls. Our kids, Georgie, Amy, and TJ cared very much about David and have their own fond memories of him. We will all miss him and cherish the “good times” we shared.
In closing, we are all so grateful and thankful for the loving care that Susan and her entire family so lovingly provided David. It was and is a beautiful gift! 💕
Always in my heart, Aunt Georgeanna
Rest In Peace brother ❤️Love ya
My best friend for 40+ years, who was taken too soon. We have been through so many things in life together. We always had so many wonderful memories about some of the things we did in our “younger days”. Over the years even though we lived in different States, we kept in touch by phone. We would talk for hours and laugh and cry together about some of our life experiences.
David, you were such a special friend to me and I will always remember you and cherish our friendship ❤️
My deepest condolences to David’s family during this sad and difficult time 🙏
I hope the great black crows come to visit you in Heaven, as you will always live on in my memories. My love for you will endure forever and ever ❤️
I’ll love you forever ❤️