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David Allen Caraway

David Allen Caraway, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and faithful servant of the Lord, was born on June 24, 1945, in Barbour County, Alabama, and passed away on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Southeast Health surrounded by the love of his family. His life was marked by quiet strength, deep faith, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Grandview Baptist Church with Reverend Mike Grimes officiating. Burial will be immediately following the service in Memory Hill Cemetery with Glover Funeral Home directing. The family will receive friends at Glover Funeral Home from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grandview Baptist Church building fund, 2400 Forrester Road, Dothan, Alabama 36301.

David dedicated forty years of his life to his career as a railroad engineer, retiring from the Chattahoochee Industrial Railroad. He took great pride in his work and was known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and steady presence.

A man of deep and abiding faith, David was a longtime member of Grandview Baptist Church. He served his church family faithfully as chairman of the deacons and as a Sunday school teacher, roles he embraced with humility, wisdom, and a servant’s heart. He found great joy in sharing his faith and investing in the lives of others, leaving a lasting spiritual legacy.

David was a man of many talents and simple pleasures. He enjoyed woodworking, often creating pieces that will be treasured for generations. He found relaxation on the golf course and fulfillment in teaching and helping others learn.

Above all else, David’s greatest joy was his family. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Vivian, for sixty-two years. As a father, he led with strength and compassion, and as a grandfather and great-grandfather, he delighted in every moment spent with his family. He was their biggest supporter, always present, always encouraging, and always proud.

David is preceded in death by his parents, Buford Caraway and Evelyn Caraway Hovey (Louie); his brother, Jimmy Caraway; and his cherished great-grandson, Chapel Sellers.

Survivors include his wife, Vivian; his daughter, Hope Grice (Keith); his son, Keith Caraway (Wendie); his grandchildren, Zachary Grice, Emma Catherine Sellers (Benjamin), Jessica Dietz (Ronald), and Jackson Caraway; and his great-grandchildren, Calder Sellers, Ashlyn Dietz, and McKenzie Dietz; brother Richard Caraway (Gayle); nephew, Matthew Caraway (Katelin); their children Jack and Addy Beth Caraway.

David will be remembered for his steadfast faith, his servant’s heart, and the love he so freely gave. His legacy lives on in the family he cherished, the lives he touched, and the example he set. Though he will be deeply missed, his memory will continue to be a source of comfort, strength, and inspiration to all who knew and loved him.

The Deacons of Grandview Baptist Church and David’s Sunday school class will be honorary pall bearers.