David Clarke Kessler, born June 10, 1926, passed away on August 8, 2008. He was preceded in death by parents; Edward Kessler and Dorothy Mauer Kessler; Brothers, Ed and Bill Kessler; Sister, Martha Alderman, and daughter, Patty Wilkinson. He is survived by is wife of 57 years, Colleen Kessler andchildren, Paul Kessler and wife Nancy,Tim Kessler and wife, Janet and son-in-law David Wilkinson. Also survived by grandchildren, Eric Kessler and wife Kristeen, Jeff Kessler and wife Laurie and Jacob Wilkinson and great grandchild, Cora Olive Kessler and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services will be held on Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM at New Hope Funeral Home, 500 E. Hwy 80, Sunnyvale, Texas. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening August 13, 2008 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Interment will be at the DFW National Cemetery at 2:30 PM on Thursday.