David L. Hunnicutt, 81, of North Platte, Nebraska, died January 25, 2026 at Linden Court in North Platte. He was born November 9, 1944, in Tama, Iowa, to Donald and Georgia Hunnicutt.  He moved to North Platte in 1948 with his family and graduated from North Platte High School in 1962.  Immediately following high school, David joined the Navy and traveled throughout Hawaii, the Philippines, and many other locations. While living in California, he finished his  bachelor's degree at California State University at Northridge.  He finished his twenty-year career of Navy service as a reservist in Florida. After completing his navy service, he moved back to North Platte, where he worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as an electrician.  He retired from the railroad in 2009.

David was an avid car lover, especially Chevy Classic Cars.  He loved Nebraska sports and was an avid fan of Husker sports of many kinds.

David was a faithful member of the Parkview Church of the Nazarene in North Platte, where he loved greeting new visitors and was a friend to all. He was a loving brother, brother-in-law, uncle and great uncle.  He will be remembered for his smile, loyalty, faithfulness, dry sense of humor and deep friendship.  He will be greatly missed by many family and friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Don & Georgia, and brother-in-law Frank Petefish.  He is survived by three sisters, Donna Petefish of Corpus Christi, Texas, Deborah (Don) Blevins of Norfolk, Nebraska and Denise (Larry) McKain of Bourbonnais, Illinois; three  nieces, Brooke (Todd) Hartbecke of Sioux Center, Iowa, Melissa Blevins of Kansas City, Missouri, Sarah Taylor of Kansas City, Missouri and a nephew, Wesley McKain of Kansas City, Kansas.  He was also the proud great uncle of Tyler (Reba) Hartbecke of Brandon, South Dakota and Kalen (fiancé Aidyn) and Paxton Hartbecke of Sioux Center, Iowa.

In lieu of flowers and plants, a David Hunnicutt Memorial Fund has been established at Parkview Church of the Nazarene, where contributions may be directed.  Services will be held on Friday, January 30, at 11:00 a.m. at the Parkview Church of the Nazarene with Pastor James Trippitt and Dr. Larry McKain officiating.  Burial will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

Visitation  will be from noon to 7 p.m. at Adams Swanson Funeral Home on Thursday, January 29,  with family present from 5-7 p.m.  Visitation will also be held from 10  to 11 a.m. at Parkview Church of the Nazarene preceding the memorial service.