William David Stehle

William David Stehle, age 83, from Meridian, MS, was sent to his eternal home on Monday, September 1, 2025. He was born in Nashville, TN on December 16, 1941 to the late William Campbell Stehle and Rebecca “Becky” Kays.

Written by David:

I’m on my way to heaven to meet Wyatt, Wild Bill, Matt, Josie Wales and my other Desperado friends. I am preceded in death by my father and mother, Mike and Rebecca and step-father, Raymond. I leave behind my wonderful kids Mike and Mark Stehle, Chris Moody and Karen Moody Goss. I also leave behind my favorite sister, Bettye Burns and two nephews, Shea and Angus Burns. So long to my favorite cousin, Vicki, of Goldthwaite, Texas. Adios to my precious granddad, William Campbell Stehle. Thanks to my first wife Virginia who helped raise our children. Last but not least, my terrific grandson, Dylan Goss, who is a great fisherman and golfer.

I retired as an Air Traffic Controller, a job I truly loved. I spent several years in Law Enforcement and the Florida Lottery.

I have a new job now pushing up daisies so if you see me step lightly.

I miss you all and hope I didn’t leave anybody out.

Written by Family:

David graduated from East High School in 1960 in Memphis, TN. In high school, he played the trumpet in the band. Following graduation, he attended Memphis State University where he ran cross country. He joined the Navy where he was a nurse. He also worked for Southern Pipe.

Over the years, David enjoyed fishing, hunting, and golfing. He ran marathons and did some triathlons. He loved the beauty of mountains and reading books. He enjoyed time in his recliner watching westerns and fishing shows. He had a great sense of humor and loved to entertain others.

David is preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Kathy Lynn McDonald Stehle; and his parents, Mike Stehle and Becky Kays, and her husband, Raymond.

Flowers will be accepted, or memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or to First Baptist Church in Meridian.

A service honoring the lives of William David and Kathy Lynn McDonald Stehle will be Saturday, September 6, 2025, at First Baptist Church- Meridian, MS. The Stehle Family will receive guests from at 10:00 AM until 10:50 AM followed by a service beginning 11:00 AM with Reverend Dr. Will Wall officiating. Service music will be provided by Reverend David Bishop, Mr. Barry Germany, and Mr. Clint Walker.  Inurnment will be at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, TN. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the arrangements.