DAVID ALLEN RIDER

David Allen Rider, 63, of Billings passed away on Feb. 4, 2025. He was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. on April 7, 1961; one of six children born to Prince and Goldie (Thomas) Rider.
He enlisted in the U.S. Army at a young age and honorably served his country for four years. He was a carpenter by trade, owning his own business “Huntsville Hammer Slammers” for many years.
He married Melissa Harvison on Aug. 28, 1992. Before his health began to decline, he was employed by Walmart in Republic and had been there for the past 15 years.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa; children: Michelle (Zach) Raborn, Victoria (Parker) Berona, Lucas (Madison) Rider, Christina (Scott) Stokes, Amanda (Jeff) Goodrum, and Nicholas Rider; 10 grandchildren with another on the way; his siblings: Dennis Boyles, Carol Proctor, Cindy (Jim) Mann, Jim Rider and Susan Rider; and his nieces, nephews and other extended family and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, Travis Proctor.
As per his own wishes, he was cremated and a celebration of his life was held on Feb. 15, at Hurley Baptist Church with Pastor Larry Winfree officiating.
Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Meadors Funeral Home in Billings.