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on 06/29/2018 at 10:12 pm
David Shemonia Jr.
David Lee Shemonia, Jr., 31, of New Athens, IL, born on December 28, 1983 in Belleville, IL; passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015.
David was a concrete finisher and an apprentice with Local 8. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and riding motorcycles. David loved his boys and was very involved with their activities including coaching baseball and assisting in football practices.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents – Joseph and Conchita, nee Perez, Shemonia and his maternal grandmother – Marsha, nee Williams, Meister.
He is survived by his mother – Susan, nee Gamble, Recker of New Athens, IL. His father – David Shemonia Sr.of Belleville, IL. His girlfriend – Brittany Shockley of New Athens, IL. Three sons – Logan, Landon and Lukas. One sister – Nicole (A.J.) Schilling of Fairview Heights, IL. His grandparents – Joe Meister Sr. of New Athens, IL and Howard and Kathy Gamble of Nauvoo, Ala. Also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and close family friends.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to David’s children and will be accepted at the funeral home, The Village Bank or online at Gofundme.com.
Visitation: Friends may call at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm and on Monday, January 19, 2015 from 9:00am to 11:00am.
Funeral: Services will be held at Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL on Monday, January 19, 2015 at 11:00am with Rev. Doug Stewart officiating.
Burial: Interment will be held at Oakridge Cemetery in New Athens, IL.
Heil-Schuessler Funeral Home in New Athens, IL is in charge of arrangements.
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:12 pm
David I’m glad to have known you and have had you as part of my life through AJ and Nikki. I watched you grow into a wonderful father of three very fine boys. You have been a good big brother and protective as well! 🙂 But for good reason!I keep expecting to see you around town or at the house. You are sadly missed!
Posted by: Cindy Wiegand – New Athens, IL Feb 05, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:12 pm
You were a awesome person always smiling you Will be missed by many RIP
Posted by: Kimberly Dayton – Lenzburg, IL Feb 04, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:12 pm
I didn’t know David personally,however I did hear about him and his boys from Brittany. David was always looking out for his family. Rest in Peace David. To Brittany and your boys…I am wrapping you in an enormous hug. You are not alone. David will forever be in your hearts.
Posted by: A friend Feb 03, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:12 pm
RIP David. You are a great guy and we both enjoyed every bit of your company. Working together and just hanging out. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Posted by: james & rhiannon towler – east carondelet, IL Feb 02, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:12 pm
David, You are such a wonderful loving brother,friend,son and father, You will be missed so very much! Rest in peace my brother, we will see you again in heave one day. Love you! Fly with the angels.
Posted by: Kristen Jamison – Tomah, WI – Step-Sister Jan 20, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
Hearts will now be more heavy then before, your loss is a tragedy to way to many. The memory of you will forever live on. You will truly be missed by a great amount of people. watch over your boys from above, they are bound to grow up as great young men just like their father.RIP David.
Posted by: Jillian Siebecker – Ofallon, IL – friend Jan 20, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
Rest in Peace to such a great guy. You will be missed by many; my prayers with you and your family.
Posted by: A friend Jan 19, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss. Its such a tragedy when a young life is taken just another painful reminder that god picks his prettiest flowers first. RIP Davvid
Posted by: Brandy – IL – friend Jan 19, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
I value the memories. I’ll never forget your smile or how you were always looking out for your family. Lie down in the green meadows of heaven. You are free my friend. Rest in the presence of God.
Posted by: Lisa Phelps – Lenzburg, IL Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
I love you baby always and forever.
Posted by: Debbe Ohlendorf – Lenzburg, IL – Great aunt Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
David, a great guy and a good father. Ur boys were ur everything. U was a great guy a lot of people are gonna miss you. I used to be really close too u and ur family. Last couple years we were just running into each other at random times. Just know tons of people are gonna miss you buddy fly high
Posted by: Cody Moore – Waterloo, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:13 pm
Dave I’m going to miss u bro. That awesome smile the great times we shared together. U always had my back. I loved hanging out with u Rest in Peace My Brother and we will see each other someday and party again!! God give strenth to ur family and especially your dad. The world lost a special person and I lost a great friend!! Your bro Wheeler
Posted by: Michael wheeler – Mascoutah, IL – Long time friend!!! Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:14 pm
Such a tragedy sorry for your loss.Gonna miss that smile Rip my friend until we meet again.Fly High!!!
Posted by: Amie and shawn – lenzburg, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:14 pm
REMEMBER me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann’d:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughtsPosted by: Jacqlyn – New Athens, IL – Friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:14 pm
So sorry for your loss. Such a sad thing to hear about life taken away to early. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Jessica K – Red Bud, IL Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:14 pm
Such a tragedy. Im so sorry for your loss.Im at a loss of words and my heart weighs heavy in my chest
Posted by: Glory Weissert – lenzburg, IL Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:14 pm
I feel so sad for u sue and david my thoughts and prayers r with ur family may he rest in peace ill be thinkin of him for the rest of my life
Posted by: deloris wilson – new athens, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:14 pm
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:14 pm
So sorry Susan, you have my deepest sympathy and I will be praying for all you to be strong during these two hardest days of anybodys lives to go through
Posted by: Penny Wheatley – Du Quoin, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
Life sucks then you die.No plus no negative.HERE IS BETTER THAN NOT BEING HERE.The people that know,depend on you as a father and confidant will miss you.I remember you as a child and a man both of which you accomplished with a style of your own.Lil Dave I will miss you .
Posted by: Ian Michalke – IL Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
So sorry Susan, you have my deepest sympathy and I will be praying for all you to be strong during these two hardest days of anynodys lives to go through
Posted by: Penny Wheatley – Du Quoin, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
Rip Dave you will be missed by many !Fly High my friend until we meet again!!
Posted by: Amie Hagen – lenzburg, IL Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
Sue and Nikki ~ our hearts break for both of you ~ no words can express what you are going through! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Love Linda and Nikki (Dunlap)Posted by: Linda Baldus Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
Joe, I am so very sorry about the tragic death of your grandson. The losses you have had to endure these past few years, just breaks my heart. Peace be with you.
Posted by: Cathy Flowers – Annandale, VA Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Posted by: Sharon Stone – Owensboro, KY – Friend of family Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
You will be truly missed by so many. You was very loved. This is a great loss to everyone who knew and loved you. You will never be forgotten. Fly high Dave!!
Posted by: Angie – millstadt, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
Susan, I’m so sorry for the death of your son. Thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Pamela Hargan – Springfield, IL Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:15 pm
David you will be sorely missed by your aunt Debbie an I. Hope aunt Marsha is keeping you safe.
Posted by: A friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
There are no words to describe the loss felt by so many. Your memory will be cherished. May You dwell with the Angels, Walk through the meadows in heaven and feel the warmth of purest sunshine on your face.
Posted by: Lisa Phelps – Lenzburg, IL – family friend Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
Our sympathies to the family, such a tragic thing to happen to such a young, carefree, bright, handsome and charming young man. Grandma Marsha, please take care of David. Greg and Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Meister – Mascoutah, IL Jan 18, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
David what a great young man and father you have always been,i will miss your smile and the burn outs….Sending hope and love to the family.
Posted by: Misty Lang – Waterloo, IL Jan 17, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
Sorry for your loss, may your memories get you through this and may we all continue to pray for peace.
Posted by: The Hampton family Jan 17, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Posted by: A friend Jan 17, 2015
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Mike Wise Jr on 10/13/2021 at 11:33 am
Rip David
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:16 pm
R.I.P. David!! We have a lot of memories I will never forget!! Your smile always lit up the room!! We will miss you so much!! Until we meet again…love you bro!!
Posted by: Amanda Tabor – Steeleville, IL Jan 17, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:17 pm
So sorry for the loss of a father, friend and a soul mate to Brittney. It is hard to believe still. Fly high Dave. Watch over your loved ones. They need you now. My deepest condolences to the family.
Posted by: Brian White – Lenzburg, IL Jan 17, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:17 pm
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:17 pm
You were a good friend and a great father you will be missed my friend
Posted by: Don hock – Fayetteville, IL Jan 17, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:17 pm
Our family lost a great man! Will be greatly missed by many family member and friends!
Posted by: Racheal Miers – Perryville, MO Jan 17, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:17 pm
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:17 pm
R.I.P. David. You will be missed and loved by so many. This is such a tragedy. My heart goes out to all the family.
Posted by: Tiffany Schilling-Hollingsworth – Alorton, IL Jan 16, 2015
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Administrator on 06/29/2018 at 10:17 pm
R.I.P. David
You will forever live in our hearts…and missed dearly every passing day. Fly high with Joe Joe and I’ll see you all very soon…Posted by: Ashley LaPointe – New Athens, IL Jan 16, 2015
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Mike Wise Jr on 10/13/2021 at 11:35 am
Rip David
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Mike Wise Jr on 10/13/2021 at 11:38 am
see you on the other side
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Rip David
see you on the other side
R.I.P. David
You will forever live in our hearts…and missed dearly every passing day. Fly high with Joe Joe and I’ll see you all very soon…
Posted by: Ashley LaPointe – New Athens, IL Jan 16, 2015
R.I.P. David. You will be missed and loved by so many. This is such a tragedy. My heart goes out to all the family.
Posted by: Tiffany Schilling-Hollingsworth – Alorton, IL Jan 16, 2015
So very sorry for the loss of this man.
Posted by: A friend Jan 17, 2015
Our family lost a great man! Will be greatly missed by many family member and friends!
Posted by: Racheal Miers – Perryville, MO Jan 17, 2015
You were a good friend and a great father you will be missed my friend
Posted by: Don hock – Fayetteville, IL Jan 17, 2015
R.I.P LIL DAVE
Posted by: ED KIMBREL – GLEN CARBON, IL Jan 17, 2015
So sorry for the loss of a father, friend and a soul mate to Brittney. It is hard to believe still. Fly high Dave. Watch over your loved ones. They need you now. My deepest condolences to the family.
Posted by: Brian White – Lenzburg, IL Jan 17, 2015
R.I.P. David!! We have a lot of memories I will never forget!! Your smile always lit up the room!! We will miss you so much!! Until we meet again…love you bro!!
Posted by: Amanda Tabor – Steeleville, IL Jan 17, 2015
r.i.p
Posted by: wilson – new athens, IL Jan 17, 2015
R I P My good friend you will be missed
Posted by: Joe Robertson – Lenzburg, IL Jan 17, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Posted by: A friend Jan 17, 2015
Rip David
Sorry for your loss, may your memories get you through this and may we all continue to pray for peace.
Posted by: The Hampton family Jan 17, 2015
David what a great young man and father you have always been,i will miss your smile and the burn outs….Sending hope and love to the family.
Posted by: Misty Lang – Waterloo, IL Jan 17, 2015
Our sympathies to the family, such a tragic thing to happen to such a young, carefree, bright, handsome and charming young man. Grandma Marsha, please take care of David. Greg and Vicki
Posted by: Vicki Meister – Mascoutah, IL Jan 18, 2015
There are no words to describe the loss felt by so many. Your memory will be cherished. May You dwell with the Angels, Walk through the meadows in heaven and feel the warmth of purest sunshine on your face.
Posted by: Lisa Phelps – Lenzburg, IL – family friend Jan 18, 2015
David you will be sorely missed by your aunt Debbie an I. Hope aunt Marsha is keeping you safe.
Posted by: A friend Jan 18, 2015
Susan, I’m so sorry for the death of your son. Thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Pamela Hargan – Springfield, IL Jan 18, 2015
You will be truly missed by so many. You was very loved. This is a great loss to everyone who knew and loved you. You will never be forgotten. Fly high Dave!!
Posted by: Angie – millstadt, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
Sue, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Posted by: Sharon Stone – Owensboro, KY – Friend of family Jan 18, 2015
Joe, I am so very sorry about the tragic death of your grandson. The losses you have had to endure these past few years, just breaks my heart. Peace be with you.
Posted by: Cathy Flowers – Annandale, VA Jan 18, 2015
Sue and Nikki ~ our hearts break for both of you ~ no words can express what you are going through! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Love Linda and Nikki (Dunlap)
Posted by: Linda Baldus Jan 18, 2015
Rip Dave you will be missed by many !Fly High my friend until we meet again!!
Posted by: Amie Hagen – lenzburg, IL Jan 18, 2015
So sorry Susan, you have my deepest sympathy and I will be praying for all you to be strong during these two hardest days of anynodys lives to go through
Posted by: Penny Wheatley – Du Quoin, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
Life sucks then you die.No plus no negative.HERE IS BETTER THAN NOT BEING HERE.The people that know,depend on you as a father and confidant will miss you.I remember you as a child and a man both of which you accomplished with a style of your own.Lil Dave I will miss you .
Posted by: Ian Michalke – IL Jan 18, 2015
So sorry Susan, you have my deepest sympathy and I will be praying for all you to be strong during these two hardest days of anybodys lives to go through
Posted by: Penny Wheatley – Du Quoin, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
Rip
Posted by: Elizabeth Tomarchio – Collinsville, IL Jan 18, 2015
I feel so sad for u sue and david my thoughts and prayers r with ur family may he rest in peace ill be thinkin of him for the rest of my life
Posted by: deloris wilson – new athens, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
Such a tragedy. Im so sorry for your loss.Im at a loss of words and my heart weighs heavy in my chest
Posted by: Glory Weissert – lenzburg, IL Jan 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Such a sad thing to hear about life taken away to early. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Posted by: Jessica K – Red Bud, IL Jan 18, 2015
REMEMBER me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go, yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann’d:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts
Posted by: Jacqlyn – New Athens, IL – Friend Jan 18, 2015
Such a tragedy sorry for your loss.Gonna miss that smile Rip my friend until we meet again.Fly High!!!
Posted by: Amie and shawn – lenzburg, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
Dave I’m going to miss u bro. That awesome smile the great times we shared together. U always had my back. I loved hanging out with u Rest in Peace My Brother and we will see each other someday and party again!! God give strenth to ur family and especially your dad. The world lost a special person and I lost a great friend!! Your bro Wheeler
Posted by: Michael wheeler – Mascoutah, IL – Long time friend!!! Jan 18, 2015
Rest in Peace dear boy.
Posted by: William and Barb Dixon Jan 18, 2015
David, a great guy and a good father. Ur boys were ur everything. U was a great guy a lot of people are gonna miss you. I used to be really close too u and ur family. Last couple years we were just running into each other at random times. Just know tons of people are gonna miss you buddy fly high
Posted by: Cody Moore – Waterloo, IL – friend Jan 18, 2015
I love you baby always and forever.
Posted by: Debbe Ohlendorf – Lenzburg, IL – Great aunt Jan 18, 2015
I value the memories. I’ll never forget your smile or how you were always looking out for your family. Lie down in the green meadows of heaven. You are free my friend. Rest in the presence of God.
Posted by: Lisa Phelps – Lenzburg, IL Jan 18, 2015
I’m so sorry for your loss. Its such a tragedy when a young life is taken just another painful reminder that god picks his prettiest flowers first. RIP Davvid
Posted by: Brandy – IL – friend Jan 19, 2015
Rest in Peace to such a great guy. You will be missed by many; my prayers with you and your family.
Posted by: A friend Jan 19, 2015
Hearts will now be more heavy then before, your loss is a tragedy to way to many. The memory of you will forever live on. You will truly be missed by a great amount of people. watch over your boys from above, they are bound to grow up as great young men just like their father.RIP David.
Posted by: Jillian Siebecker – Ofallon, IL – friend Jan 20, 2015
David, You are such a wonderful loving brother,friend,son and father, You will be missed so very much! Rest in peace my brother, we will see you again in heave one day. Love you! Fly with the angels.
Posted by: Kristen Jamison – Tomah, WI – Step-Sister Jan 20, 2015
RIP David. You are a great guy and we both enjoyed every bit of your company. Working together and just hanging out. You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Posted by: james & rhiannon towler – east carondelet, IL Feb 02, 2015
I didn’t know David personally,however I did hear about him and his boys from Brittany. David was always looking out for his family. Rest in Peace David. To Brittany and your boys…I am wrapping you in an enormous hug. You are not alone. David will forever be in your hearts.
Posted by: A friend Feb 03, 2015
You were a awesome person always smiling you Will be missed by many RIP
Posted by: Kimberly Dayton – Lenzburg, IL Feb 04, 2015
David I’m glad to have known you and have had you as part of my life through AJ and Nikki. I watched you grow into a wonderful father of three very fine boys. You have been a good big brother and protective as well! 🙂 But for good reason!I keep expecting to see you around town or at the house. You are sadly missed!
Posted by: Cindy Wiegand – New Athens, IL Feb 05, 2015
I knew landon + lukas from school rip
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