David Allen McMonigal

David Allen McMonigal, Valley Station, KY, 65, passed away, unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 16th, 2026.

David was born on June 18, 1961, in Altoona, PA to Melvin McMonigal, Sr. & Lillie Grace Cartwright, both of whom preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Melvin V. & Bernadine McMonigal and his maternal grandparents, Raymond P. Cartwright & Verna Cartwright.

He was a 1979 graduate of Valley High School, a member of the Valley High School Track and Field team and a member of Boy Scout Troop 371 at Ashby Lane Baptist Church. He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church.

He had many professions in life. He was a Prosthodontic Technician, a roofer for Palmer Roofing, a OTR truck driver for Mr. P Trucking, with the last being a Maintenance Technician at Salvation Army, Louisville KY before he retired.

David was a devoted U of L Fan. He was also a devoted Dallas Cowboys fan since childhood. He loved gaming and made many friends around the world.

He is survived by siblings, Debbie Shahayda, Sue Ann (Scott) Donahue, Melvin (Jeanie) McMonigal & Mark (Monica) McMonigal; uncle, Jerry (Jan) McMonigal; aunt, Violet Lee, a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and his kitty cat, Midknight.

A memorial gathering/visitation will be Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions, Southwest Louisville Chapel, 10304 Dixie Highway, from 1pm-4pm with a celebration of David's life beginning at 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Salvation Army, 911 S. Brook Street, Louisville KY 40203 in memory of David McMonigal.

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