David Alan Nawara of Portland, Texas, born July 24, 1961, passed away on November 30, 2015 at the age of 54. He attended Lamar Consolidated High School and then began his career in the military. David retired from the United States Navy after 20 years of service, including posts as a helicopter crewman and plank owner for combat support squadron HC-4 in Sigonilla, Sicily. After his military service, he earned his bachelors degree from Embry-Riddle, which allowed him to further pursue his love of aviation and get his dream job as an Air Safety Investigator.



David is survived by his wife of 26 years, Carol Ann Nawara, and their two daughters, Emily and Katie Nawara. Also surviving are his parents Nelson and Marciel Nawara, his brother, Glen, and wife, Stacy Nawara, sister, Terry Nawara, and wife, Kelle Williams, nieces and nephews Robin Salas, Christopher Nawara, Austin Nawara-Vervalin, Kelli Stephenson Norfleet, and Kristen Steen, as well as numerous extended family members and friends.



Visitation will be held 5 - 7:00 PM Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, Texas 77471. A Funeral Service will be held 10 AM Monday, December 7, 2015, at Calvary Baptist Church, 4111 Airport Blvd, Rosenberg, Texas 77471, with Rev. Jason Martin officiating. Interment with full military honors will take place 10:30 AM Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Houston National Cemetery, 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77038.



To honor David's memory, please consider making a donation in his name to the National Veterans Foundation, 5777 Century Boulevard, Suite 350, Los Angeles, California 90045, or to the charity of your choice.



Condolence messages may be written for the Nawara family at www.garmanycarden.com.



Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.