Obituary of David Jackson Veale

David Jackson Veale, age 86, of Clewiston passed away peacefully at home on August 31, 2019. He was born Oct. 18, 1932 in Byron, Ga. . David joined the Army National Guard in 1949 and served 11 years. He learned auto body painting & repair from his brother, Ben and they worked together for 10 years. He also worked for Beck Motors for 10 years. David retired from Palm Beach County Schools in 2000 where he taught auto paint & body repair for 30 years. He was also president of Palm Beach County Vocational Association. He was also active in the Masons. David joined the Masonic Lodge in 1970. He joined the Scottish Rite in 1977, the Shrine in 1978 and the Master Kodish in 1995. David & T.W. Wynn started Lake Okeechobee Scottish Rite Club in 1980. He received his Red Hat in 1983. He also received his White Hat 33rd in Atlanta, GA in 1991. David was married to Georgia (Sauls) Veale and had 2 step sons: Steve Sauls of Moore Haven, Randy Sauls of Pooler, GA, 5 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was married to Louise (Lewis) Veale in March 1953 and had 6 children: Ronald Veale of Clewiston, JoAnn Hatfield of Georgia, James Veale of Clewiston, Patricia Beebe of Clewiston and Michel MeDore of Palm Beach, 8 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Lewis Veale, daughter: Janie Veale and parents: Ben and Velma Veale. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019, 11:00 am at Akin-Davis Funeral Home in Clewiston with Pastor W.T. Maddox, Jr. officiating. Masonic Rites will take place at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Clewiston. Visitation will be Saturday 1 hour before the funeral at the funeral home. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Clewiston.