David L. LaCost

February 21, 1947 - June 10, 2021

Graveside Services for Lamar resident David LaCost will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Wiley Cemetery with Pastor Paul Floyd of the High Plains Fellowship Church officiating.

Per David’s request there will be no visitation.

Dave was born on February 21, 1947, at Lamar to Lester and Freda (McCracken) LaCost, and passed away at the Weisbrod Memorial County Nursing Home in Eads June 10, 2021, at the age of 74.

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