David Glenn Nevels

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David Glenn Nevels, 68, died July 9, 2021 at his daughter Cyndee Sole’s home in Grain Valley, Missouri.

David was born May 27, 1953, in Kansas City, Missouri to Ernest and Edna Nevels. His father owned a Mobile gas station and his mother was a homemaker and later worked in the cafeteria at Raytown High School for many years.

He is survived by his brother, Tim Nevels of Lawrence, Kansas; brother, Ted Nevels of Ensenada, Mexico; daughter, Cyndee Sole of Grain Valley, Missouri; daughter, Jennifer McMillian of St. Joseph, Missouri; girlfriend, Joy Wilner of Mission, Kansas; and 4 grand children.

David had a rich, full life living for many years in Van Ives, California where he married his second wife Brenda and had his two daughters. He worked for ITT Neo Dyn for over 10 years as a technician and shift supervisor manufacturing temperature and pressure switches for aerospace, oil and natural gas industries.

David and his family moved back to Missouri in 1992. He worked in the newspaper business for the Raytown Tribune and later for Sun Publications. He loved the newspaper business and was part of that business’ transition from print to the digital world. He also had his own small business that produced printed and digital versions of chamber of commerce directories and provided computer consulting services.

He was a fierce Chiefs fan, loved the Royals and loved exploring Kansas City going to different events, activities, and trying new restaurants. Up until the end of his life he never stopped learning new things, and teaching new things to others.

He also loved CB radios and that was his main hobby for many years… until personal computers arrived. Then he switched to learning and programming computers. That became his passion that lasted to the end of his life. He loved computers and doing web development. His favorite electronic things were his iPhone and his Apple Watch.

David loved to build things and repair things. He preferred to do as much work on his home and cars that he could and really hated to pay others to fix things. He wanted to do it all himself.

Funeral arrangements are with Heartland Cremation & Burial Society in Raytown, Missouri. Services will be held on Wednesday, July, 2021. Visitation is at 10:00am, memorial service is at 11:00 followed by graveside services at Strasburg Cemetery in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. To View the service online Please click here: David Nevels LIVE

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  1. keith wren on July 14, 2021 at 12:25 pm

    Sorry for your loss



  2. Barbara Bayer on July 15, 2021 at 8:36 am

    I worked with David for many years at Sun Publications, MetroMedia and Rose Publications. He was always cheery and helpful. • May his memory be a blessing and bring comfort and joy to all who loved him.



  3. Roberta Jackson on July 21, 2021 at 9:46 pm

    I worked with David (Doc) is what we called him at work. He had that smile that would just brighten your day. Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. What a beautiful tribute. RIP my friend. ???



  4. Julia Dickson on July 21, 2021 at 10:27 pm

    Such a sweet guy. Will be missed by all. Rest in peace cousin.



  5. David L. Thompson, Leavenworth, KS on July 22, 2021 at 12:08 am

    A genuine good man! So sorry for your loss. We met at Sun Pub, 2008-2010. May he Rest In Peace.



  6. Ronna Keck on July 22, 2021 at 5:17 am

    My deepest condolences to you and your family.
    I met Dave when he lived in Lee’s Summit. We nicked named him “Freaky Dave”, he had a wild red afro!! We truely loved him. We were happy when he got in touch with us after many years. He was a great friend to me, he was there when you needed an ear, or shoulder.
    May he forever rest in peace



  7. Carol Fannin on July 22, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Dave was a sweet and kind man who loved his family more than anything. He was a wizard with computers. Love and prayers for the family.



  8. Gary Foster on July 22, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    Well Doc, all our old friends are going to heaven, and now it’s your turn. We had ourselves a ball way back when. I am sorry for your family’s loss. I still remember when you got that Commodore 64 and Jim (roommate #1) gave you a hard time about “what the heck are you going to do with a computer”. I still prefer Microsoft. Again, condolences to the family.



  9. Fred Ortiz on July 22, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    Doc, you will be missed here on earth but your spirit will live in all of us who were lucky to have known you. You made a lot of friends at ITT and it was a pleasure to have known you. Rest In Peace my friend.



  10. Karen Clark on July 22, 2021 at 7:55 pm

    So sorry for the loss of your dad, I had very nice visits with him at the reunions. I remember his smiles and laugh. RIP David. We shall meet again one day.



  11. Donald Simmons on October 22, 2021 at 1:19 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. I am looking for my nieces Cyndee and Jennifer. I am your mothers sister Judy and have been searching for you and your mother for years . If you see this please contact me . Judy Simmons , Bluejacket , Oklahoma. 406 490 5268



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