On Thursday, December 18, 2014 David Rhea Patrick, 76, most recently of West Fenwick Island, DE and formerly of Silver Spring, MD, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Tennessee in 1938, the son of Howard Patrick and his wife Margaret Long Patrick. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School, class of 1956. He is survived by his adoring wife of 25 years, Barbara Frankfort Patrick, his devoted children Christopher David Patrick, Stacey Lyn Patrick, Steven Benjamin Kollander, Sondra Lynn Brassell and his 5 cherished grandchildren, Ian, Alex, James, Rachel and Kai. He will also be missed by his beloved dog Splash. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, www.PDF.org. Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.