David Ray Burnside Jr
David Ray Burnside Jr
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David had a zest for life and never let anything slow him down. Not only did David enjoy spending time with his family and friends and talking on the phone with them, he was always ready to go and do anything with them. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, playing on his Xbox, and playing card and board games. David had a heart for animals and service. He volunteered at humane shelters and horse farms. David also worked at the Arc of Noble County, where he enjoyed working and making friends.
Surviving David are his half-brother James Burnside, uncles Earl (Pam) Brown, and Ben (Judell) Brown; aunts Faith Brown, Stacy (Edward) Stump, and "Aunt" Ruthie (Brad Loy) Strater; and many cousins.
Preceding David in death are his parents David and Carla, sister Courtney Burnside, grandparents Sam and Dolly Weimer Sr, aunt Gloria Payton, uncle Kenny Brown, uncle Richard Boehme, and uncle Max Albaugh.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Care of the family by Harper Funeral Homes, Albion and Avilla.
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Lilly Biggins
January 18, 2026
David was a kind, bright soul who I had the pleasure of working with. He loved being with the horses and I enjoyed watching his interactions with them each week, and how much he enjoyed helping feed the horses their lunch. David never failed to make everyone's day at Camp Red Cedar better. He will be missed, I will miss our conversations each week about our lunches, the horses, and what we were able to accomplish that day.
Marjorie .L.
January 18, 2026
We miss you so much....we miss your laughs ....you loved Harleys and hot rods....you loved playing xbox....you loved church....you loved music and to sing..and country music ..and loved to paint and cook.....was always eager to help...and loved the girls ...going to really miss you... my friend.
Tonya knight
January 18, 2026
I can remember hanging out with David he was a really good person and really good friend always fun to be around and he always was happy. I can always remember him talking about his mom and his Aunt and I can remember him showing me his collection of cars. David you will deeply be missed by so many. I can also remember him telling me about the horses and how he loved them as well. Rest easy my friend until we meet again.
Savannah Hirshey
January 17, 2026
You brought so much joy to my life! So many extra smiles! Every time I walked into your house, I knew I would be greeted with a hug. You will be truly missed!
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Josh Tankersley
January 17, 2026
I had the esteemed pleasure to work at the waiver home that David lived in. He was my friend, and he is going to be missed terribly. He had quite the hot wheels collection on his bedroom wall. Always talked about his mom and sister, and I know he missed both of them terribly. He and I shared a special bond, I have probably 200+ voice messages from him asking me how I was doing, if I was working from home. We recently was able to go get lunch at Wendy´s and just sit and talk. Hopefully he is driving that corvette he always talked about in heaven. You are sorely missed my friend.
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