David Henry Therneau

Celebration of life for David Henry Therneau, age 93, of Allen, Texas will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. at Tapp Funeral Home with Buddy Wiggins, officiating. Interment will follow at Restlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at 11:00 A.M. at Tapp Funeral Home. Mr. David Therneau passed away at The Heritage at Twin Creeks Assisted Living in Allen, Texas on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

David Henry Therneau was born on September 11, 1933, in Throckmorton, Texas to George M. and Bessie Mae (Owen) Therneau. David graduated from the University of Houston with a Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked at Rockwell International as a Valve Engineer for 35 years before his retirement. David married the love of his life, Lena Laverne (Ellington) Therneau on June 12, 1954. They were married for 43 Years. David was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Sulphur Springs for 23 years and the Presbyterian Church in Lincoln, Arkansas. David was a family man and was very involved in his community. He was also a focused professional.

David Therneau is survived by his sons, Steve Therneau of Canton, Georgia, Stanley Therneau of Lucas, Texas, Jeff Therneau of Shalotte, North Carolina; grandchildren, Lena Sutton of Jasper, Georgia, David Therneau of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Alicia Temple of Lucas, Texas; three great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; brother, Don Therneau of Allen, Texas, sister, Wanda Dalke of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

David was proceeded in death by his parents, George M. and Bessie Mae (Owen) Therneau; his wife, Lena (Ellington) Therneau; son, Bruce Therneau; grandson, Alan Therneau; brother, Owen Therneau, brother, Marshall Therneau.

The online register book can be signed at www.tappfuneral.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Tapp Funeral Home.