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David Head Obituary

A celebration of life gathering for David C. Head, 50, Lawrence, will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the South Park Gazebo. Mr. Head died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at his home. He was born Jan. 28, 1961, in Junction City, the son of Roy and Shari Johnson Head. He is survived by his parents, and cousins Chip Mathes, South Korea, and Mary Liz Bachard, Junction City, and other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to Shari Head, 1416 Conn., Lawrence, 66044, for establishment of a fund to help others in need. Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 12, 2012.

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Beth Costabile

February 8, 2012

Dear Shari and Roy,

I am so very sorry for your loss. No matter how much time has passed or how many miles are between us I will always hold your family close to my heart. May David rest in peace.

Love you always,

Beth Costabile

Randal Heim

January 20, 2012

I am sincerely sorry for your loss. I have known him for years but lost contact with him. He was always a kind and peaceful man. -R. Heim

January 18, 2012

Mom, we are saddened to hear about the loss of your son. Please know your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Pete Angles Family

January 16, 2012

Mom Head: Kim and I were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Roy during this difficult time. Feel some comfort knowing that there is yet another angel in heaven looking out for you. Love, Mark and Kim Wewers

david lamont

January 14, 2012

head family sorry to hear about david ,can hardly believe it. glad i got to see him again, and spent the last year around him here in wichita.was suppose to stop and see him on sunday but didnt take my grand son home till tuesday .he will be missed . and you can be relieved an not have to worry about him being hurt or in trouble. call me if u want .god bless David & Stephanie Lamont home#316 260 3452 cell #316 390 0801.again sorry for your loss , always David

lily gruber

January 14, 2012

The Gruber's across the ally are sorry to hear of your loss.- The Grubers Daughter, Lily

Stephie D

January 12, 2012

I'm sorry for your loss, Mrs. Head. David used to help me take care of my plants back in the day. I hope he is at peace now.

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