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BARBERTON David Andrew Hornacek, 34, died Friday, March 22, 2002.
A life resident of Barberton, he was a graduate of Barberton High School in 1985, received his Eagle Scout from Troop #100, and served in the U.S. Army. David was a life member of the N.R.A., an avid racing fan and hunter, crew chief for Liquid Speed and Sommers Racing. He had been employed by Krinkle House, Akron Classic Auto Body and was currently employed by Machining Corp of Ameri ca.
Preceded in death by grandparents, William and Sylvia Green, John and Mary Hor nacek; infant nephew, Nicholas Hornacek; he is survived by par ents, Clem and Lucille; sister, Bun ny (Rick) Holmes; brothers, George (Beth), Paul (Shannon); nieces and nephews, Kim and Krysten Holmes, Nathan, Olivia and Ben Hornacek, Paul Hornacek, Jr., Adam Shankland; uncle, "Bud" Dingey; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service Monday, 3 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, with Fr. Carl Ciprian officiating. Visitation Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Heart Association, National Rifle Association, or Wildlife Conservation. (Campfield-Hickman- Collier, 330-745-3161.)
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Memories and Condolences
for David Hornacek
Sponsored by George and Beth.
Bunny
July 26, 2018
It has been a while since I wrote last... a whole lot has changed, some good, some bad..... but my love and thoughts of you have not! Today you would be 51 years old, and....no not just a great uncle, but a Great Uncle! Yes that means I am a Grandma, I can just imagine the jokes you would have about that! God I miss you, it seems like it is still as fresh as the day it happened! The only good part about time going by so fast is that I will get to see you sooner! Save my spot!! Still love and miss you like crazy! Happy Birthday in Heaven!!
July 26, 2014
Still missing you like crazy! Happy Birthday! See you down the road! Love ya!
May 28, 2012
It is Memorial Day 2012! I am especially remembering you today, for not only serving your country, but for being a great son, brother, uncle and friend!! You are thought about and missed everyday! The memories I have of you I hold very dear and cherish the fact that God let us have you for the time He did! You forever live on in my heart! Save my seat! Love and miss ya!!
Bunny
July 26, 2011
Happy Birthday! I still love and miss you more than you will ever know! I can't believe you have been gone from us for 9 years, I still hear your voice somedays and feel your presence around me, you are gone from this world, but not from my heart! Love you!!!
Bunny
March 22, 2009
It has been 7 years now, and I still miss you like crazy. Somedays, I think I hear you, and turn around to find I only imagined it. Time is supposed to heal all wounds, and I guess it does ease them, but, there is still an ache in my heart just like on that day. That won't ever change. I have daily reminders that keep you always in my mind and heart. The kids are all growing up ... and "us kids" are getting old, life goes on, but not the same as it did. It still amazes me how Mom and Dad handled it and still do! Save me a seat.... I am looking forward to the party. Thinking of you, always, with love!
tom & sharon rutledge
November 24, 2007
Will always miss you, you were a great friend, the garage will always be empty.
Bunny
July 26, 2007
Today is your 40th birthday, and oh how I miss you and wish you were here to hear all the jokes about getting old and being over the hill! It has been 5 years and yet, sometimes it seems as if it was only yesterday that we lost you. A lot has changed in those years, a void was created that only you could fill, though we all go on, we continue to miss you and the presence that you were in all of our lives. Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and how different things might be if only.... sometimes I feel you around me as I go through my day and I smile and say Hi Davey! It helps me to know that you are there. So, Happy Birthday "little brother" even if your not here to celebrate it with us! Love, Bunny
Beth Harrell
April 7, 2006
I just can't believe it has been four years since you left us. The years have passed, but the memories remain. I am thankful I had the opportunity to know you David!! You are always close to my heart! I know Doug misses you terribly, but I'm sure you know that since you look down on all of us everyday! We all love you and miss you very much!!
Kym Holmes
March 24, 2006
It's been rough the past couple of days as I sit and think about you and the void since you've left. I'm finally old enough to drink and now you're gone ;) I've also found someone that is so special to me and you never got to meet him. He's a good guy though, you would have liked him. I miss you more than ever. Word is it gets better as time goes on but for me it seems like it's not gotten any easier but I can deal with it better now. I just hope you know that we all love and miss you each and everyday!
Edward Hornacek
March 22, 2006
I know it's been a long time but I still think about you Dave.
Krysten Holmes
October 22, 2005
When he takes he only takes the best
He saw that it was time,
And examined all your years
So he put his arms around you,
And whispered "Come With Me."
With teary eyes I watched,
you leave this great world
Knowing I would never,
See you again.
And realizing that,
Without you
I would stay.
Although I loved you deeply
I could not make you stay
A golden heart stopped beating
Hard working hands were finally at rest,
God broke my heart to prove to me
He only takes the best...
I still remember the day I found out you had past away, I was in the 5th grade at woodford, school had just let out and my mom and dad had both come to pick me up, at first I didn't think anything of it, until I saw tears in my moms eyes..then she told me the things I feared to hear, I didn't really understand, until my mom explained it to me , but even then it was still hard to except the fact you weren't coming back, that I would never see you again , that things were never going to be the same, and that I never got to tell you how much I cared about you...I love you!
Kym Holmes
October 15, 2005
Well, its been 3 years and I still miss you like crazy. I guess you never know how many things could remind you of someone you love, until that person isnt with you anymore. I remember how you used to always joke around with me,knowing we had the same sense of sarcastic humor. When you would come over we automatically knew we were getting Domino's for dinner, and you were paying! Probably the most memorable thing that you gave me,the Kermit the Frog from the fair in PA...that you,the expert dart thrower, kept trying and trying for. Even though you spent a good amount of money on getting it,you kept going and finally got it. "Dont tell anyone where it came from," you said. I never told you how special that day was to me. I never told you how much you meant to me either. A lot has changed in the 3 years that you have been gone, but no matter what we all keep you near to our hearts. Again, I miss you and I love you more than ever!
Bunny
July 1, 2004
David, I am finally able to put some of my feelings into words and write them here. I love and miss you so much I can't even begin to express it. When you went away a big part of me went with you, that part has never returned. I know Rick and the girls miss you terribly. We relive memories a lot and you live on in our hearts. I am comforted by knowing that you are in the arms of the Lord and that I will see you again someday. Watch over us until that day! Love you!
Amy
March 3, 2003
Where to begin. I don't know how your family is holding it together. It's been almost a year, and I still think of you. I can't imagine the pain Clem and Lucille are feeling. The loss of a child. Only strong souls can handle that. Not to mention your brothers and sister, and their families. May God continue to bless all of you. You touched alot of people David, and I don't even think you knew it. Hope you do now. Thanks for always being my friend, even when I would go all stupid on you.
Goodbye David.
Denise Lushes
April 26, 2002
Dave will be greatly missed. He was a great friend and was always there when people were in need of anything. Please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of myself and my family(Carte/Lushes).
Wayne & Mildred McVey
April 25, 2002
Dear Lucille & Clem: We are so sorry to hear about your son David. Saw Bunny at the store and she told us. May God be with you all during this very difficult time.
Brenda Messer
March 28, 2002
With our Depest Sympathy.
Donna Messer, Brenda and Casey
Melody Elrod
March 28, 2002
Beth and George, I was sorry to here about your brother. Donna told me. My thoughts are with you. Melody
Beth Harrell
March 26, 2002
Just wanted to let you know that each and everyone of you are in my thoughts and prayers. David will be sadly missed by all of us. Thinking of you today and always.
Heather M
March 26, 2002
We were sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
your neighbors
Daniel & Ruth Jackson, Jr.
March 25, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phil & Bridget Perrine
March 25, 2002
Uncle Clem & Aunt Lucille,
Sorry that we could not be there for David's farewell. Be at peace knowing that he is in a better place and is watching over you. At times like these, words seem so meaningless, but please know that you both are in our thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
Our Love -- Phil & Bridget
Megan Hawkins
March 24, 2002
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. I am very sorry for your loss.
Earl Mcdonald
March 24, 2002
We'll miss the great person you were. Peace be with you always.
Go Sommers and McDonald Racing.
Dennis & Lynn Weber
March 24, 2002
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. I work with Paul thru Westfield Insurance.
Stoney Brooks
March 24, 2002
Very sorry to hear about your lost,We had the message when we got back home, We just left Barberton saturday morning, had I known we would have extended our stay
Chuck, Judy, Christy, and Alycia Mcfarland
March 24, 2002
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He will be missed by all of us. He was a great guy.
John & Rita Crumrine
March 23, 2002
We will miss his smiling face and competitive spirit at the track this season. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
John & Rita Crumrine
Lillian Wilson
March 23, 2002
Our prayers are with you. Lillian and Delbert Wilson
andrea lewis
March 23, 2002
Bunny hi this is wendy lauter friend...you brought the chili to my house for her...i just wanted to tell you how sorry i was about your brother...may god bless you and your family..with love andy
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