David Earl Conrad (’76)

David Earl Conrad also known as Poppi, 70, of Friendswood, Texas, passed away on February 21, 2021. He passed away in the arms of his loving wife, Marsha at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Poppi was born April 7th, 1950 in Houston, TX to Edward and Mildred Conrad. He graduated from the University of Houston in 1976 with a degree in Civil Engineering. Poppi was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed music, art projects, photography, hunting and traveling. Above all, Poppi loved spending every moment with his grandchildren. Poppi is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marsha Conrad; his children, Chris and Christy Conrad, Michael and Stori Conrad and Colby and Kelley Ellis; 8 grandchildren; his siblings, Eddie and Doretta Conrad, Claude and Barbara Conrad, identical brother Donald and Donna Conrad and Gerald and Genie Smith; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents Jacob and Maud Conrad; parents Edward and Mildred Conrad. Memorial service will be held Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. at Jeter Memorial Funeral Home 311 North Friendswood Dr. Friendswood, TX 77546 In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Team Poppi for the MD Anderson Boot Walk to End Cancer at http://give.mdanderson.com/goto/Poppi

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