David Edwin "Shorty" Airhart, age 89, and a resident of Decatur, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Ochsner Rush Laird Hospital in Union.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 from 1:30 pm until 2:50 pm at Grace United Baptist Church, 2087 Lebanon Church Road, Decatur.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 3:00 pm at Grace United Baptist Church in Decatur. Burial will follow in Grace United Baptist Cemetery. Bro. Jamie Leach and Bro. Bo Buckley will officiate.

Mr. Airhart was a native of Texas and had been a resident of this area for over fifty years moving from New Mexico and Texas. He was a retired service man with Ferell Gas Company, formerly Thermo Gas, and also was a local business owner of Airhart's Enterprises. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a Christian by faith, holding membership with Grace United Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Ruby Grist Airhart; one brother, Jack Airhart and one sister, Ava Parker.

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Ann Holt Airhart of Decatur, one son, David Airhart (Angie) of Decatur; two daughters, Debby Walker (Johnny) of Hickory and Terry Foley (Ronnie) of Newton; six grandchildren, Trent Airhart (Qyuinna), April Foley, Jonathan Walker (Megan), Joey Walker (Bridget), Ron Foley and Stephanie Hurst (Kenway); eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one brother, Arthur Airhart of TX and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Trent Airhart, Ron Foley, Jonathan Walker, Joey Walker, Kenway Hurst, and Talon Hurst.

Newton County Funeral Home - South is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com