David T. Dolan, age 83, of Inverness, FL passed away on October 24, 2016 at Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness. David was born on September 19, 1933 in Astoria, N.Y. to the late Edward and Margaret (Donnelly) Dolan. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was hand selected to serve as a member of the Presidential Honor Guard. David was a rifle expert and an excellent marksman who qualified for high honors in marksmanship during his military service. He loved to garden and was employed as the Gardening and Track Foreman for the Belmont and Aqueduct Race Tracks in New York. David made Citrus County his home 20 years ago after relocating from Islip, Long Island, N.Y. He was a Christian by faith and enjoyed dining and eating out with his friends and family. He was an active member of the Royal Oaks Birthday Club. In his spare time, David enjoyed fishing and was a Master of Qigong - a form of Chinese exercise. He had a great love for animals, especially dogs, and had many loyal companions that he cared for throughout his life.Those left to mourn David's passing are his son, Scott Dolan, grandchildren, Brian and Alyssa and great-grandchild Weston Charles Warren; son, Dennis Dolan and his wife Cheryl and grandchildren, Jonathan and Kyle; son, Chris Dolan and his wife Melisha and grandchildren, Corban and Adeline; In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Dorothy Fischer and his brother, William Dolan.A Funeral Service of Remembrance is planned for Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 1:00 PM from the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home where friends and family will share their warmest thoughts and memories of David. Burial will take place at Florida National Cemetery where Inverness VFW Post #4337 Honor Guard will render full military honors in recognition of David's service to our country. The family will receive friends in visitation beginning at 12:30 PM until the hour of service. Arrangements are under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL.