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David KARK Obituary

KARK, David Raymond

BRADENTON – David Raymond Kark died on September 17, 2021, in Lakewood Ranch Medical Center of COVID-19 complications. David had both shots! He was born in Binghamton, New York, on June 16, 1946, to Raymond Kark and Christine Snow and resided in Port Crane, New York, until 1964 when he moved to Dayton, Ohio. David is survived by longtime friend Donald W. Dunnington, several cousins including a special cousin Donnie Snow. David is also survived by five nephews, two nieces and their families along with many friends in Sarasota, Bradenton, Dayton, and Binghamton.

David was predeceased by his parents and four siblings,

Nancy, Charles, Diane, and Lesley.

In 1971 David joined and became manager of the Dayton Racquet Club. The premier private dining club of Dayton. He remained manager until he retired in 1991. After a brief

period of private restaurant ownership, David accepted a sales position with Dunnington Custom Builders, Inc. David led the sales team to great success in Centerville and Yankee Trace Golf Course during his employment. David retired from Dunnington Custom Builders, Inc. in June 2006 and moved to Florida in July of that year. He quickly tired of retirement and took a part time job driving a medical van with Doctors

Transport. He loved helping other people and enjoyed comradery with his dispatcher, Zac.

David's life has always had two consistencies: God and Food. David is a saved Christian and he loved food. In business and friendship, David was always the cook! And if you were in his kitchen or his server! BEWARE!!, he was very particular. David had a great sense of humor and thoroughly loved his friends!


GOD BLESS YOU AND MAY YOU LIVE IN OUR HEARTS

FOREVER.

GOODBYE DEAR FRIEND.


Visitation, Dinner and Memorial Service will be held at the Presidential Banquet Center, 4572 Presidential Way, Dayton, Ohio 45429.

Dinner will begin at 5:30 PM followed by a memorial service at the center.

In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Faith Baptist Church, 4215 Indian Ripple Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45440 or the charity of your choice.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Sep. 28, 2021.

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Jeffrey Stoneking

August 29, 2024

David was a good man. He opened eyes with wisdom and humour.

Frank Titus

September 29, 2021

RIP Dave.

Deb Szima

September 23, 2021

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Jon and Pattie Kark

September 22, 2021

Although our hearts are broken, we know that you are in heaven with the family there rejoicing. You will be deeply missed here on earth. Your legacy of good food, good friends and good times will be carried on to the next generation.
All our love, Jon and Pattie

Tamara Powers

September 22, 2021

David was a man was selective on who he kept close in his life. He loved his great friend Don the very most! He was kind and helpful to those he knew needed it. He will be missed in this world. We could all use a person like David in our lives and world! Sorry you died so young but perhaps God needed you to help run a division in heaven. Hugs to all that morn his loss. - Tammy

Vicki Lucius

September 21, 2021

My sincere condolences to family and friends.

Brett & Terri Dunnington

September 21, 2021

May your memories carry you through your grief. God bless you during this difficult time.

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5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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5624 26th Street West, Bradenton, FL 34207

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