David Rexford

David Rexford obituary, Jamestown, NY

David Rexford

David Rexford Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lind Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 11, 2025.
David L. Rexford, 71, of Jamestown, passed away Wednesday February 5, 2025, at UPMC Hamot.
He was born on January 23, 1954, in Westfield, NY, the son of the late Ernest and Gladis Foster Rexford.
David was a graduate of Westfield central Schools. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy serving from 1974 until his honorable discharge in 1980.
Before his retirement he worked as a draftsman at Weber Knapp Co. and Chase Woodworking but most recently he was a welder for Hope's Windows, Inc.
David enjoyed working with his hands, in particular knitting and woodworking projects. He also liked listening to country music.
Surviving are his two sons David Rexford of Jamestown and Jason (Julia) Rexford of Jamestown; his sister Brenda McChesney of Matthews, NC.
Besides his parents and older brother, Ernest Rexford, David was followed shortly in death by his wife Sharon Burt Rexford whom he married September 27, 1980, and who died February 7, 2025.
A memorial service for both David and Sharon will be held at 3 pm Saturday February 22, 2025, at Bethel Baptist.
Friends will be received from 5 to 8 pm on Friday February 21, at The Lind Funeral Home.
Memorials can be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 200 County Touring Rte 32, Jamestown, NY 14701
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