David Rex McVeigh, 63, of Avenue, MD, passed away on March 1, 2012 at the St. Mary's Nursing Center, Leonardtown, MD. He was born on September 20, 1948 in El Paso, TX to the late Carl F. McVeigh and Mary H. Faunce McVeigh.

He was employed as an auto mechanic at Ourisman Chevrolet, Marlow Heights, MD for five years until retiring in 1969.

David lived most of his life in St. Mary's County. On June 13, 1970, in Clinton, MD he married Barbara Ann (Thompson) McVeigh. His passion in life included not only spending time with Barbara Ann, but going to the racetrack and spending time with his friends. He loved the water, working and building things with his hands. He thoroughly enjoyed building drag race motors and was given the title of "Dino Dave". David's friends would tell you, "He loved people and was always there to lend a hand to anyone. If he had it, it was yours".

David is survived by his wife Barbara Ann McVeigh, mother in law, Jeanette Maxwell, sister in laws, Carol Hendrick of Waldorf and Joyce Thompson of LaPlata, Frank Thompson of Mechanicsville, four cousins; Sharon Farrell (Ignatius), Debbie Brooks (Walter), Ronnie Wood (Rose), Jeffrey Bennett along with many nephews and nieces. David is also survived by his Godfather Ben Bennett of Charlotte and his very close friend of 32 years, Steve Clontz of Avenue. A special survivor of David's, is his faithful friend and companion, a poodle named Simon, affectionately called "Simon his diamond".

David was predeceased by his father in law Earl Maxwell, brother in law George Thompson and a cousin Robbie Bennett.

A special thanks to Sharon Nichelson and Rose Robinson of St. Mary's Nursing Center and the entire staff that cared for David.

Services will be private. Memorial contributions in David's memory can be made to St. Mary's Nursing Center, 21585 Peabody St., Leonardtown, MD 20650.

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