David Lybrook Eccles

David Lybrook Eccles, 83, of Columbia, MD, passed away August 13, 2018 at Howard County General Hospital. 

He was born on March 17, 1935, to the late Alexander Eccles and Eliza J. Wharton in Clemmons, NC.  David received his B.S. (Chemistry) from North Carolina A&T University in 1957.  

David worked for the District of Columbia Police Department until retiring on disability in 1968.  He subsequently worked for the State of Maryland until retiring in 1995.  

David enjoyed his two grandsons, traveling, and the Washington Redskins (in that order).

David is survived by his beloved wife Francine; loving daughter Davina and her husband Elton; and cherished grandsons Derrick and Evan.  

David was the youngest of 15 children, all of whom preceded him in death. 

Two of the greatest loves of Dave’s life were his grandsons, Derrick and Evan. The family asks that you consider making a contribution to Special Hockey Washington (Washington Ice Dogs) in the name of

David Eccles, in lieu of flowers. This wonderful program uses ice hockey as a tool to help young people of all ages, regardless of gender, with developmental disabilities learn valuable life skills such as

dependability, self-reliance, concentration, willingness to share, and personal accountability. Derrick has participated in Special Hockey Washington for the past 13 years. Your donation will help other young

people with disabilities benefit from this wonderful program. Their website is: http://www.washingtonicedogs.org.

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