David F. Shockley

David F. Shockley, age 86, of Wilmington, DE passed away at his home on February 17, 2026.

David was a graduate of Archmere Academy and Mount St. Mary’s University, class of 1962. Throughout his professional life, he worked as a System Analyst for AIG and as a bookkeeper for St. Hedwigs. He was a devoted referee for football and basketball for 25 years and served as a cantor at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where he attended for over 50 years.

David was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He cherished his family and loved coaching his daughters’ softball teams and spending time with his grandchildren. He loved driving, enjoyed camping and golfing, and was an aficionado of planes, trains, and ships. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

David is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Judith E. Shockley, of Wilmington, DE as well as his daughter, Sharon Ford and son-in-law, John Ford, and his daughter, Susan Bledsoe and son-in-law, Gene Bledsoe of Newark, DE. He leaves behind his grandchildren, Pierson and Avery Ford of Chester Springs, PA, as well as Abigail and Alexis Blesoe of Newark, DE. David is further survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Chares and Carol Shockley of Wilmington, DE, and his sisters, Barbara Danna of Euclid, OH, and Arlene Rorie of Fort Mill, SC, and his sister-in-law, Nancy Handlin of Claymont, DE.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 4701 Weldin Road, Wilmington, DE.  Visitation will begin at 10:00am with a service to follow at 11:00am. Burial will follow at Cathedral Cemetery in Wilmington, DE.