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David Gurley Obituary
David R. Gurley, 59, of Lafayette, passed away at his home, Saturday, November 21, 2015, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Gurley and mother, Janice Doughty Dickson. Dave is survived by his wife, Teri Gurley and his children, Stephanie Wilkerson and Joshua Gurley, both of Lafayette, Adam Steele of Columbia, MO, Heather (Kevin) Carafa of Portland, OR, Patrick (Heather) Steele of Valdosta, GA, Patricia Steele of St. Joseph, MO, and Elaine and Austin Borie both of Lafayette. Also surviving are 2 grandsons, numerous nieces and nephews, and 2 sisters, Virginia (Greg) Smith of West Lafayette, and Barbara (Alan) Campbell of Essex, IA.
Dave served in the US Air Force before starting his 30 year career as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service in Lafayette. During that time he also served as Union Secretary for the NALC 466 for 18 years. Dave volunteered with Civil Air Patrol and achieved the rank of Captain, and held a private pilot's license, and served as Financial Officer for the Friends of Lafayette Composite Squadron, was a member of Lafayette's HAZMAT Response Team and Tippecanoe County Emergency Management.
Dave was baptized into Christ in 2001 and has been an active member of Brady Lane Church of Christ since that time.
Dave asked that a Celebration of Life be held to give fellow letter carriers the opportunity to attend. Services will be on Sunday, November 29, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Brady Lane Church (2701 Brady Ln., Lafayette, IN 47909). He also requested that memorial contributions be made to Brady Lane Church. Simplicity Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences at www.simplicity-funeralcare.com.
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joe reuzenaar
November 30, 2015
You will be missed my friend. prayers go to your family
Alice Anderson
November 29, 2015
My condolences to the family of David Gurley...my thoughts and prayers are with you...
Deb
November 27, 2015
I will miss you old friend. I treasure the time we had.
Tomasine Hegg
November 27, 2015
Remember David very well, always had a smile on his face and very kind words.You truly will be missed.
David McEntire
November 26, 2015
It has been an honor serving with you in the CAP and knowing you as a friend. . But even better is that as a fellow Christian knowing we will meet again.
Ltc David Reagan
November 25, 2015
My Winged puddy. from chicken wings to airplane wings. Fly High my friend
Linda
November 25, 2015
I remember Dave well. Always had a smile on his face. That's how I will remember Dave. His family has my deepest sympathies.
Linda Hainje-Braman
November 25, 2015
Dave was our mail carrier a few years ago. I always enjoyed our quick chats and appreciated the exceptional job he did delivering our mail on Osceola Drive. My sincere sympathy to Dave's family.
Dawn Copas
November 24, 2015
My Deepest Sympathies to you Teri and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Heaven has gained a wonderful soul.
Lt. Blake Graham, CAP
November 24, 2015
Thank you for your service in the Civil Air Patrol. You touched the lives of many people in the community and you will be missed. On behalf of the Lafayette Composite Squadron, I'd like to extend our sympathies to David's family and friends.
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