Kevin…
Very sad news to share today. One of my great friends and cohorts on the air for more than 25 years, Drive By Dave, has passed away. Dave Presley was solid gold. One of the nicest people you could ever meet. Always met you with a smile and ready to play along with whatever was happening on the show. Telling jokes. Eating crazy foods and spreading positive energy. He became a well loved radio celebrity for many years.
I called him “Drive By” because back in the 90’s he’d stop by the station a few times a week and hang out, but if he was in a hurry, he’d at least drive by and honk the horn. He showed up at station events and always pitched in when he could on local causes. Dave was a Springfield kid all the way. Born and raised here. Met his wife Peggy in high school, at Glendale. He loved his football and baseball, rock and roll and hanging out at the lake and he was proud of his son, Adam.
Dave was a kid a heart and a true friend. Always up for just about anything and a good hearted dude. Everybody should be a little more like Drive By Dave but, there was only one of him. One of a kind. We’re gonna miss you buddy.
