David Wayne Heaton

March 12, 1955 - December 7, 2020

David Wayne Heaton, 65, of Sarasota, went to be with the Lord he loved December 7 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Throughout his life, he was a faithful servant of our Lord and touched many lives by sharing his testimony all over the world. He lived his life preaching the Gospel each day as if it was his last. He inspired and uplifted others with his unconditional love, generosity that knew no limits, and unique sense of humor. Dave was born in Springfield, IL on March 12, 1955 and was the son of Robert and Rose Heaton. He graduated from University of Illinois in 1983. He served in the United States Air Force from 1975 to 1986 and then in the Air Reserves until he was honorably discharged in 1992. He started his dental practice in 1987, where he loved helping his patients and making them laugh with his “bad” singing for 30 years. He cherished his family and friends and was loved by all who knew him. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debbie, his three children, Daniel Heaton (Danielle), Deanna Mitchell (Kenny), and Danielle Horton (Doug), and his grandchildren Decklin, Diem, Brigitte, Maegan, Brayden, Matthew, Isabella, and Savannah. Other survivors include his brothers Robert Heaton, Jr. (Joann), Ronald Heaton (Wanda), Donald Heaton (Jenny), and Michael Heaton, sister Patricia Haarer (Bill), and numerous nieces and nephews. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, December 11, 2020, from 6-8 pm at Toale Brothers Funeral Home, Colonial Chapel, 40 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at 10:30 am at TouchPoint Community Church, 7601 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241 with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Sarasota National Cemetery at a later date. The family requests that memorial donations be sent to TouchPoint Community Church, 7601 Clark Rd., Sarasota, FL 34241, where the donations will be distributed among his beloved church and the charities he was passionate about.