DAVID PAUL FRIEND
David Paul Friend, 69, of Connersville, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021, at Reid Health, Richmond.
He was born February 28, 1952, in Connersville to Henry and Bertha Allen Friend, and he was a 1972 graduate of Connersville High School.
On April 23, 1980, David married Dixie Thumb in Connersville. Mrs. Friend survives.
A veteran, David served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.
David was employed as a polish buffer at the WCI factory for 20 years, retiring in 1992.
At various times in his life, he was a member of the Eagles, AMVETS, Moose Lodge, and E.W. Tatman’s.
A jack of all trades, David was a talented woodworker and handyman. In his leisure, he enjoyed hunting, mushroom hunting, and fishing. He participated in croquet and even refereed for tournaments. He also enjoyed hitting the road with his wife, Dixie, in their camper. From October 2018 until April 2020, they created many great memories together traveling across the country.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Dixie Friend; a son, Bradley D. (Necoleia) Friend of Eaton, Ohio; two daughters, Brandy Dawn (Richard) DutKiewicz of Dublin, and Mary Higgs of Connersville; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren with one on the way; five sisters, Ann Short of Laurel, Patty (Eddie) Gerrian of Connersville, Joyce (Jeff) Davis of Blooming Grove, Sarah (Joe) Mengedoht of Connersville, and Barb (Charles) Troop of Connersville; four brothers, Ralph (Cindy) Friend of Erie, Pennsylvania, John (Debbie) Friend of Alpine, Charlie Friend of Connersville, and Steven (Tammy) Friend of Alpine. He is also blessed with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Henry “Sonny” Friend and Wayne Friend.
Friends may visit from 5 p.m. until time of service at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 24, 2021, at Miller, Moster, Robbins Funeral Home. Pastor Joe Ferreira will officiate. Following cremation, burial will be conducted in Dale Cemetery at the convenience of the family.
Online condolences may be made anytime at millermosterrobbins.com.