David Livingston Sinclair, 82, of Scottville, died Tuesday, January 27, 2026, in Manistee. He was born March 25, 1943, in Ludington, the son of Livingston and Martha (Hjortholm) Sinclair.

Dave lived almost all of his life in the family home in Victory Township, Mason County, and graduated from Mason County Central in 1961. Dave worked doing siding and windows on homes. He collected antique farm tractors and had a collection of knives and firearms, many of them rare. He liked to hunt for birds and deer and target-practice. "Big Dave" as he was known to many, loved to ride motorcycles and rode well into his 70s.

Dave is survived by: his longtime buddy and caregiver, Eva Dian Ledbetter of Manistee; and cousins, Michael Meyer and Adrianne Oswald.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Oak Grove Funeral Home, in Manistee, is in charge of arrangements.

www.oakgrovefh.com