David Lee Rea, of Melissa, Texas passed away September 8, 2011 at the age of 15. He was born June 7, 1996 to Robert and Kay (Mitchell) Rea in Plano, Texas. David was a freshman at Melissa High School. He was a devoted player for the Mighty Fighting Cardinals. David was a most precious soul. He loved purely and played plenty. David was a straight A student and played football with heart. He was a very loyal friend and loved his friends and family deeply. David accepted the Lord as his savior when he was five years old and he is now in the presence of his Lord. God blessed us with David’s pure heart and sweet spirit for a short time. He will greatly be missed and remembered always. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Kay Rea; big brother, Mitchell Rea; little sister, Katherine Rea and grandfather, Charlie Ben Mitchell of Aberdeen, Mississippi; aunts and uncles, Paul Rea, Lisa and Carsie Young, and Mickey and Jeana Mitchell; and many cousins and other loving relatives. David was preceded in death by his grandmother, Jeanie Mitchell; grandparents, Paul and Itaksa Rea; aunts, Gloria Russell and Linda Rea. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 11, 2011 at First Baptist Melissa in Melissa, Texas with Pastor Trey Graham officiating. Interment will immediately follow. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Saturday evening beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas.