David Clark Alspaugh, age 51 of Scottsboro, passed away July 31, 2026. A Celebration of life was held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Clark is survived by his mother, Dianne Alspaugh; his brother, Grant Alspaugh; his wife Ashley, and their children, Foster, Palmer, and Iris; his sister, Leah Alspaugh; and his brother, Clay Alspaugh; his wife Margaret, and their son, Emerson.
Clark was preceded in death by his father, Marcus Clay Alspaugh, his cherished grandmother, Vivian “Mimi” Brandon, his maternal grandfather, James “Rusty” Brandon, and his fraternal grandparents, Marcus Henry Alspaugh and Hazel Bryant Alspaugh.
Clark will be remembered for his generous heart, his love of soccer, his love of hunting and fishing with friends, family, and his dad, his affection and companionship with his pets, and his remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcome.
He never met a stranger and was a loyal friend to so many.
His compassion, easygoing spirit touched countless lives, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
In Clark’s first 15 years, he lived in Cahaba Heights.
He and his family attended the Cahaba Heights First United Methodist Church where he formed lifetime friendships within the church family and later in Cub Scout and Boy Scout troops at the church.
The early school years were spent at Highlands Day School where he played on his first school soccer team.
This was the beginning of many years filled with soccer practices, soccer games, soccer tournaments, formation of lasting soccer friendships, and a progression of soccer talent.
At Cahaba Heights Elementary, Clark continued to play soccer but he also joined the JUMP ROPE FOR HEART school team.
Again, showcasing a natural talent for sports.
Soccer continued to be at the heart of Clark’s natural talent as he became a member of a traveling soccer team with his dad as coach.
The Mountain Brook Stars traveled to many tournaments, winning many.
The STARS traveled to Sweden.
Clark had other soccer opportunities and traveled to Germany the year the WALL came down.
His talent secured him a soccer scholarship at the University of South Alabama.
Clark’s talent for excellence in sports extended to other areas.
He was great on water skis, snow skis, waterboard, skateboard, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
When he participated in these sports, he had fast friends, family, or dad to join him.
When Clark was around laughter, smiles, and fun highlighted the shared time.
Pets, especially dogs, captured Clark’s heart.
There was always a loved dear companion dog by his side.
The sign, NO DOGS ALLOWED, did not stop Clark from taking his dog places.
His dog would automatically become his “service dog.” Off they would go everywhere together.
Clark even performed miracles with his pets.
One winter a snow storm knocked out the power for a week.
“Baby Gerbil” froze to death in his cage.
Distraught Clark took “Baby Gerbil” in his hands, rolled him around, blew on him, and held him tight.
“Baby Gerbil” thawed and came alive.
After Clark’s soccer years at the University of South Alabama, he launched into a career of mastering a plethora of careers.
Among those were but not limited to: cook, chef, coach, carpenter, cattleman, farmer, and care giver to his beloved grandmother, Mimi.
For the past half of his fifty-one years, Clark has lived in Scottsboro where he collected many friends.
His silence has been felt by many who knew and loved him. The void of his absence is hurt and pain.
Clark had many gifts. One gift consistently displayed through the years was his ability to meet, greet, and treat others as a first-time friend.
Clark had a great smile, friend winning ways, and a sincere, genuine, caring for others heart.
