David Bautista Sr. 79 of Friona died Sunday December 24, 2013 in Friona. Prayer services will be held 7:00P.M. Friday March 1, 2013 at Templo Bautista Church in Friona. Funeral services will be held 10:30A.M. Saturday March 2, 2013 at Templo Bautista Church in Friona with Rev. Antonio Rocha, pastor, officiating. Burial following in the Friona Cemetery by Blackwell-Mullins Funeral Home of Friona. Mr. Bautista was born January 20, 1934 in Los Fresnos, Texas to Alej and Tomasa Reyna Bautista. He married Romona Arambul Bautista September 27, 1955. He was a farmer, mechanic and practical joker. He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, and 3 brothers. Survivors include: 5 Sons: Elisandro Bautista of Canyon, Michael Bautista, Gilbert Bautista, Victor Bautista and David Bautista Jr., all of Friona. 8 Daughters: Diana Ramos of Indiana, Janie Cortez of Dumas, Jeanie Bautista of Chicago, Illinois, Rosa Chavez of Bovina, Sandra Bautista, Esmeralda Mendez, Delmira Bautista, Anita Salcido all of Friona. 5 Brothers: Lupe Bautista of Amarillo, Juan Bautista of Farwell, Balta Bautista, Ignacio Bautista and Pillar Bautista all of Los Fresnos, Texas. 4 Sisters: Teresa Vasquez of Houston, Minnie Pena and Christina Gonzalez and Esperanza Montes all of Dickinson.