David Ream Obituary
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David was born November 28, 1961, to Roy and Mary (Kimbler) Ream. A 1980 graduate of Colonel Crawford High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy. He was working as a boiler operator for CertainTeed Shingle Company.
Throughout his life, he enjoyed playing drums, guns, smoking his cigars and riding his bicycle. Most of all he loved to be with his family.
Those who will cherish his memories include his mother, Mary Ream; his son, Nathan (Aubrey) Ream of Shelby, Ohio; his daughter, Tiffany (Jason) Fields of Columbus, Ohio, his brothers: Phillip (Chrissy) Ream of Mansfield, Ohio and Rob (Heather) Ream of Enfield, New Hampshire; and his 'special friend', Traci Seibert of Greenwich, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Ream; his wife, Paula (Jamison) Ream; and his sister, Karen Ream.
Friends and family may come to honor his life from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, February, 28, 2025 at Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025 starting at 11:00 AM with Pastor James Robinson officiating with internment at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in Willard.
Memorial contributions may be given in David's memory to any charitable organization.
The Barkdull Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to be serving the Ream family.
Services
Visitation
Friday
February 28, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Barkdull Funeral Home
33 N. Gamble Street
Shelby, OH 44875
Funeral Service
Saturday
March 1, 2025
11:00 AM
Barkdull Funeral Home
33 N. Gamble Street
Shelby, OH 44875 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David, please visit our Tree Store.
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