William David Gassett

Mr. William David Gassett age 49, passed away on January 3, 2025, at his residence.

Memorial services for Mr. Gassett will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, in the chapel of Fletcher-Day Funeral Home. Rev. Ted Kandler will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1:00 PM until the funeral hour at the funeral home.

David was born on March 17, 1975, in Upson County to the late Lawrence Gassett and Theresa Tobin Gassett. He was a 1993 graduate of the first graduating class of Upson-Lee High School. David went to work at Quad Graphics, Inc. during high school and worked there in the Facilities Department for 16 years. He also attended Gordon State College and Southern Polytechnic State University.

More recently, David was an independent contract instructor for Southern Crescent Technical College's Economic Development Division. In this role, David found his real passion for teaching everything from beginner computer courses to customized training for business and industry. David and his wife have co-owned and operated Fur, Feathers, and Fins Pet Care in Thomaston for over 24 years.

David was a die-hard fan of the Atlanta Falcons football team. Win or lose, he was loyal to his team. He was an avid reader, Lego enthusiast, and an all-around Mr. Fix It.

David will be profoundly missed by his wife and soul mate, DeeGee Brown Gassett of Thomaston, his daughter, Sarah-Lauren Gassett of Thomaston, his future son in law, Adam Sheppard of Birmingham, England, and his mother, Theresa Gassett of Thomaston.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the pet charity of your choice or to Georgia Public Broadcasting https://www.gpb.org/support. Fletcher-Day Funeral Home of Thomaston is in charge of all arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.fletcherdayfuneralhome.com.