Great Barrington - David R. Barnum, 76, died on Dec 31, 2014Â at his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born on June 18, 1938, the son of Irving and Gertrude (Briggs) Barnum. David is survived by his wife of 55 years, Mary Lou (Frink); children, Glenn (Sheryl) of Chesapeake, VA., Jaqueline M. Spaniol (David), and Lisa Taikowski (Scot); and his sister, Betty Graham all of Great Barrington; grandchildren, Glenn Jr., Amanda, Michael, Megan, Matthew, and Scot Jr.; his great-grandchildren, Sierra, Brandi, and Bella. He was predeceased by his brothers, Harold 'Pork,' and Clarence 'Pickle' Barnum. The funeral service will be held on Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at the Ashley Falls United Methodist Church in Ashley Falls conducted by Pastor Kenneth Phesay. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery.