David grew up in Dodge City, KS. He earned a bachelor of arts degree from Bethany College in 1974 before completing a master of fine arts degree from Wichita State in 1976. David later graduated with a bachelor of arts education degree from Wichita State in 1985. He moved to Garden City in 1986, where he taught at Garden City Community College until his retirement in 2011. He was instrumental in creating the Mercer Art Gallery at GCCC, curating the gallery until his retirement. David's art was featured in group and solo art shows across Kansas and the country for nearly five decades. He passed away in 2019 at the age of 68.
