of Hot Springs, AR
November 15, 1954 - November 14, 2025
David Russ Myhand, age 70, of Hot Springs, Arkansas passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2025. He was born Pine Bluff, Arkansas on November 15, 1954 to his late parents, Alvin and Dorothy Jean Moran Myhand.
David graduated from Pine Bluff high school in 1972 and went on to study at the University of Arkansas at Monticello on a baseball scholarship and was a member of the Sigma Tau Fraternity. After college, David received his pilot's license and went on to work for American Airlines for over 30 years, retiring as a Captain.
In addition, David enjoyed playing golf, fishing, deer, duck and elk hunting. He was a member of the Echubby Hunting Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Maumelle.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Mike Myhand. Survivors include his wife of 11 years, Beth Myhand and two sisters, Lynn Hendrix of Dallas, Texas and Mary Ann Myhand of Fort Worth, Texas.
A graveside will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at Riverwood Memorial Gardens in Maumelle.
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14 Condolence(s)
Nora Lambert
Thursday, November 20, 2025
RIP my sweet friend. Beth and David were neighbors and dear friends. Wonderful memories of brunch at Overtime Lounge. I pray there is vats of ketchup in heaven. Because Lord knows David loves his ketchup and French fries.
Stan Ferguson
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
I admired David and valued his friendship. He would fly his trips for Northwest Airlines, end up in Memphis, drive to Cotton Plant and spend the night with Sue and I. Then, get up at dawn and fly my other Ag plane helping me spray for a couple of days, then go back home. He was a good pilot and I always enjoyed his company. I essentially said Goodbye to David a year ago when David Glosup and I visited him at the nursing home. It's sad to lose friends and I will miss him. It is my Hope that we will meet in Heaven and remember our times.
Mark Mayo
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Wonderful man! Sincerest sympathy for his family.
David L Matheny
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
An awesome pilot who learned from one of the best. May the three of them fly high together again 🙏
Prayers for the family 🙏
Rusty Stratton
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Condolences to the family and especially Beth, Mary Ann and Lynn.
Billy oliver
Monday, November 17, 2025
Great guy. He Flew crop dusters when I was a kid and I looked up to him. We used to play basketball in their hangars with him. He will be missed .
Joe Calhoun
Monday, November 17, 2025
Great friend.Still remember all the Ag days
Scott Lowry
Monday, November 17, 2025
David was a good friend and fraternity brother! I will miss him greatly! Blessings to his family!
Amber Glosup Vanlandingham
Monday, November 17, 2025
I am so sorry for the loss of Mr. David, he was always so kind whenever I saw him. I will be missed.
Maury and Carolyn Joe
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Our deepest sympathies to the family for their loss.
Wendell Patrick
Sunday, November 16, 2025
David Myhand was a great Frat Brother and was an even better person. RIP my brother. Wendell and Sandy Patrick
Charlie Griever
Sunday, November 16, 2025
A great friend is in heaven and no longer suffering. David we will meet again in the future and it will be much better than the last time on this earth. You are missed but in a better place than us.
Rhonda Miles
Saturday, November 15, 2025
I have so many memories of David and Mike. Their Dad gave my Dad his first crop dusting job in the 1950's. We grew up together. This is a part of my history that is gone now. Beth, I never met you, but I'm wrapping my heart around yours during this time.
Jeannie Myhand