Floyd David Saulsberry, 65, of Auburn, Nebraska was born on April 2, 1954 in Blackwell, Oklahoma to Floyd Jr. and Doris Marie (Cotton Saulsberry.  He grew up in Yates Center, Kansas and graduated from Yates Center High School with the class of 1972.  While in high school, David participated in football, basketball and track.  After high school, he attended Fort Scott Community College where he played basketball and received his Associates of Arts Degree in 1974.  David then attended Emporia State College receiving a Bachelor’s Degree of Science and Education in 1977. 

On June 16, 1979, David was united in marriage to Christie Johnson at the United Methodist Church in Berryton, Kansas.  To this union three children, John, Luke and Beth were born.  David went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 8, 2020, passing away at Bryan LGH Medical Center West in Lincoln, Nebraska having reached the earthly age of sixty-five years, ten months and six days. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Kenna Estes.

David is survived by his loving wife Christie Saulsberry of Auburn, NE; sons: John Saulsberry and wife Kaelea of Eagle, NE; Luke Saulsberry and wife Emileigh of Lee’s Summit, MO; a daughter Beth Saulsberry of Sioux Falls, SD; grandchildren: Bransen, Charleigh and Beckett Saulsberry of Lee’s Summit, MO; a brother Daniel Saulsberry and wife Stephanie of Pleasanton, KS; a sister Carol Roush and husband Richard of Burlingame, KS; sister-in-law Connie Hoyt and husband Max of El Dorado, KS; brother-in-law Curt Johnson of Holton, KS; and other relatives and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at New Life Church, 1800 “N” Street in Auburn, Nebraska with Pastor Mike Mattox officiating.

Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at New Life Church in Auburn.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Brownville Village Theatre.

Condolences can be shared online at www.hallfuneral.net