David Alan Gebhardt, 56 of Avenue, MD died November 21, 2011 at his residence. Born May 10, 1955 in Washington, DC, he was the son of Joseph Gebhardt and the late Fay (Wood) Gebhardt.

David was an excavation contractor. He was a man among men who loved people and his collection of yellow machines. David was a member of the Seventh District Optimist Club and St. Clement's Hundred.

David is survived by his wife Connie, his children, David Gebhardt of Davidsonville, MD, Casey Lynn Gebhardt of Huntingtown, MD, Christopher Simpson of Alexandria, VA, Sarah Simpson of Denver, CO and John Simpson of MD, one grandchild and one on the way. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Jo Gebhardt, Lynn Poole, and Edmund Gebhardt.

In addition to his mother, David was preceded in death by his brother, John Gebhardt.

Family will receive friends for David's Life Celebration on Saturday, November 26, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. by the Reverend Harry Harper. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be the Seventh District Optimist Club, P.O. Box 53, Bushwood, MD 20618 or the Southern Maryland Food Bank, P.O. Box 613, Hughesville, MD 20637.

Arrangements by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.