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David Wayne Nease, 51, of Bellefontaine, passed peacefully from the loving arms of his wife, children and parents to the healing arms of Christ on May 13, 2016.
David leaves behind his wife of 28 years, Hollie Cohen Nease, formerly of Sanford, Fla., along with their two daughters, Danielle Nease and Leanna (Dale) Snyder; a son, David Andrew Nease; and three grandchildren, Caramina Noel “Nina” Nease, Bryson Wayne and CJ Lewis Snyder, all of Bellefontaine.
David was born Aug. 14, 1964, in Cincinnati, to George William “Bill” and Barbara L. Nease, who both survive. At the age of three, his family moved to Bellefontaine, where he was raised, along with four siblings who all survive him, including sisters, Cynthia (Brent) Elliott and Sandra (Christopher) Winter; and brothers, Richard (Shelley) Nease and James (Shoan) Nease, all of Bellefontaine. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
As the director of physical plant operations at Wittenberg University, David was very proud of his department’s projects. The Hollenbeck Hall project, which he completed as construction superintendent with Thomas & Marker Construction, was his proudest professional accomplishment.
David was a master craftsman, designing and building custom furniture. He enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling, skiing, and just being in nature. David loved animals, especially his dog, Gunner. His favorite sport was baseball which he played in his youth, coached as an adult, and served as president of Zanesfield Summer Recreation. In 2013, David was inducted into the Benjamin Logan Athletic Hall of Fame. In more recent years, he enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds and The Ohio State Buckeyes with lifelong friend, Mark Butler.
A devout Christian, David was a member of the Middleburg United Methodist Church. He served on the building committee, often donating his time and talent. He also assisted other area churches with special projects. David was always eager to attend a Christian rock concert and often could be spotted in the first row of a Third Day or Casting Crowns show.
The family would like to thank the staff of Universal Home Health and Hospice for their care and support during a very difficult time.
Pastor Bruce Bell officiates a Celebration of Life service at 11 a.m. Monday, May 23, at the Goshen Friends Church, 5527 County Road 153, Zanesfield. Visitation is from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 22, at the Eichholtz, Daring and Sanford Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 321 N. Main St, Bellefontaine.
Memorial contributions may be made to the David W. Nease Scholar-Athlete Memorial Fund, c/o PNC Bank, 145 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311; and to Universal Home Health and Hospice, 701 S. Main St., Bellefontaine, OH 43311
Express condolences at www.edsfh.com.