David D Switzer, Sr., age 70, of Marshall, IL passed away at his home on Monday December 18, 2017. He was born on October 25, 1947 in Paris, IL the son of LeRoy “Peck” Switzer and Goldie Isabel Good Switzer. He married Joyce Cravens on May 22, 1964 in Paris, IL. He was a retired night manager from Kroger at Paris, IL. He is survived by his wife Joyce, four children David (Teresa) Switzer, Jr. of Paris, IL; Tammy (Richard) Bennett of Paris, IL, Billy Switzer of Marshall, IL, and Vickie (Mike) Bierbaum of Marshall, IL, two sisters Christine (Charlie) Mason of Terre Haute, IN, and Penny (Archie) Gosnell of Paris, IL, 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Virgil Switzer and Georgie Lee Switzer. He was a dedicated family man. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 5:00 PM Thursday December 21, 2017 at the Pearce Funeral Home in Marshall, IL. Online condolences may be expressed at pearcefuneralservices.com