David “Julio” DeRusse, 78 of Jacksonville, Arkansas went to the with the Lord on Tuesday, May 27th 2025.
He was born in Chorpus Christi, TX to parents Salathiel DeRusse and Juanita Perez DeRusse. He graduated from Jacksonville High School before serving in the United States Air Force from 1967-1990. Upon retiring from the Air Force, he continued to serve his country as a health technician for the V.A. Hospital.
He is survived by his loving wife, Joyce DeRusse, three beautiful daughters, Deona Schut (Todd), Denae Charlesworth (Mike) and Jamie Trapp (Clark), step son Carl McReynolds Jr. (Cara) ; seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
Everyone who knew “Julio” couldn’t help but chuckle at his corny sense of humor. He always enjoyed making others laugh. Whether he was on the golf course at Hickory Creek, singing in church where he was a member at Indian Head Lake, performing karaoke, riding motorcycles with Joyce or playing pool at the VFW, he was always ready for a good time. Dave was a talented musician and a caring friend. He will be missed by many and thought of often by those who loved him.
Visitation will be held at A Natural State Funeral Service, 2620 W. Main St. in Jacksonville from 10:30-11:30, Wednesday, June 4th.
Service will be graveside at Chapel Hill Memorial Park, 1504 Loop Rd. Jacksonville at 12:00, Wednesday, June 4th.
Arrangements by A Natural State Funeral Service 2620 West Main Street, Jacksonville, Arkansas 72076. 501-982-3400. Online guestbook available at www.anaturalstatefuneralservice.com
17 Comments
David will be so Missed. David’s Sense of Humor & his Fun Loving Nature was Always Pleasant to be Around.
Also, David was Fun on Karaoke.
Joyce your Loss is also OURS!!
So sorry to hear about Dave passing he was a great friend and we will miss him at church and in Sunday school.
We at Hickory loved this man & Joyce. He had our sign made to welcome all who came and played with us. And Joyce is always doing something for us to make all feel welcome. Love ❤️❤️
Sure going to miss Julio at golf. One of the nicest guys ever. RIP Julio!!!
My heart is heavy with the passing of Dave. He was a special person to Indianhead Lake Baptist Church and in the lives of the people there. Dave will be missed in many ways. Rest in Peace.
Sure will miss Julio at golf at Hickory Creek. He was one of the nicest guys out there. So sorry for your loss of your partner.
I have been to Indian Head Baptist Church many times and always looked forward to seeing Dave and his sweet wife Joyce. At Christmas he would always sing Mary Did You Know, and I loved to hear him sing that song. I will miss him when I go that Church which is often. RIP my friend.
Sorry to learn about Davids passing didn’t know he was ill! He was a fun and joking guy! David was friends of our family for 48 years , he came to my mom’s and dad’s house a lot during that time! Always seen him at the VA! David will be missed , rest in peace my friend ! I’m in shock of his passing!
Joyce please accept my condolences! Peggy
I am sad to hear of David’s passing. David was a wonderful person and loved by so many. Praying for the family. Rest in peace my friend.
RIP, condolences to Joyce and the family. My prayers and thoughts are with you and for you. Gerald
Going to miss our Uncle David. My dad’s baby brother. Love you Uncle. On to eternal life with Jesus 🙏💕. Thanks for loving him and taking care of him Aunt Joyce. Love you. Sandra & Richard
David had a wonderful sweet personality. I played many a game beside him! Robert and I will miss him and keep Joyce in our prayers
I’m so sorry to hear of David’s passing. He was never without a joke and always made work fun. Rest in peace sweet friend.
Joyce, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family at this time.
I will miss him ,being members of the VFW. David (or Julio at the VFW) and Joyce his warm friendly wife, were always a pleasure to meet and be around. Julio and I would share guitar music, spiritual aspects, and joke a lot. we could feed off each other on joke lines. I was taken back at how well he played at his house, but did not play at the VFW. I will miss his friendship and have a heavy grief for Joyce. I’m sure she can see him in the children and grandchildren. I have faith we will see him again, he just went ahead of us.
Condolences to you Joyce and the family
So sorry for your. Prays for Joyce & the family.
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