David Jackson Cassell, 74, of Calvin passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020 at his home.

David was born in Wynnewood, Oklahoma on July 1, 1945 to J.D. and Jane (Harris) Cassell. He was raised in the Gerty area and graduated from Gerty High School, then earned an Associate Degree from Eastern State College, Wilburton.

He retired as Assistant Fire Chief from the Naval Depot in McAlester. David was a rancher and enjoyed doing trail and wagon rides. He always put his mules and wagon in the Calvin parade for his grandchildren and family to ride in.

David was preceded in death by his father, J.D. Cassell; and grandparents W.A. Cassell, Nellie Horton, Buster Harris and Zina Barnett.

Survivors include his wife, Elecca (Dry) Cassell; three sons, Bryan Cassell of Texas. Dennis and Patricia Cassell of Gerty, and Jake and Jamie Cassell of Allen; a stepson, Ray Dry of Ada; grandchildren Ashley, Krista, Sophie and Jasper (whom David had nicknamed Spur); his mother, Jane Cassell; sister and brother-in-law, Donna and James Arnold; and his beloved and extended family of cousins and aunts.

Family visitation will be held Friday, January 31^st , at the Estes-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel in Ada from 4:00-6:00 PM.