BORN

1948

DIED

2013

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Ridout's Gardendale Chapel

2029 Decatur Highway

Gardendale, Alabama

David Coalburn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 18, 2013.

David S. Coalburn, age 65 of Mt. Olive, AL passed away on Monday, June 17th, 2013. He was preceded in death by his father, Sankey Coalburn and his sister, Jeanette Coalburn. He is survived by his loving family, his mother, Anne Harper Coalburn; son, Michael Coalburn; daughter, Gina Martin; a brother, Billy Jack (Diane) Coalburn; sisters, Vena Adams, Denise (Ron) Johnson, and Patsy Coalburn; grandchildren, Nikki Coalburn, Lee Coalburn, Kiley Coalburn, Anthony Martin and Brittany Coalburn; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. David served his country as a veteran of the US Army during the VietNam Era. He was a member of the Local Carpenter Union and was a member of the American Legion Post 255.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 20th at Ridout's Gardendale Chapel at 11 AM with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Mt. Olive Cemetery.

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October 8, 2013

Nikki Coalburn

my granddad was my best friend. He was always there smiling and telling jokes. i will miss him greatly

June 20, 2013

Sister Denise

I love and miss you terribly brother. You don't answer the phone when I call mothers but I still hear your voice.You were a great brother and friend to me. Always there if I needed you.Rest in peace with our other loved ones up there.

June 19, 2013

Little Sis Denise

My brother was a wonderful brother. There was never a time that he did not respond to my calls for help. He will always be in my thoughts every time I call my moms and he does not answer the phone. He would always have a little smart response when I asked where my mom was or what she was doing. He showed his love in a very special way that only those close to him would understand.I miss him so much. I do not know how to express my love for him and I only wish he was still here so I could tell him.So , David I loved you so much and I should have told you that more. Thank you for all you have been in my life. I will miss you terribly brother. I loved you more than you ever knew.

June 19, 2013

Although I only knew David a few years, those years were full. He was my husband Robby Kurtts best friend. David was always smiling & laughing. I respected David for the man he was, the son he was, the grandfather he was and more. He always made me smile. He worked with my husband Robby Kurtts and was his best friend. David will truly by missed by both of us. His laugh I will never forget. My heart goes out to his family. He was loved and respected by Lynn and Robby.

June 19, 2013

pam alexander

I will miss David .he was a great man and friend .my heart go out to his family .He was like a brother to me and always will be

June 19, 2013

Debbie Gohn

You will be greatly missed . He was a great coach and friend .

June 19, 2013

Scott & Donna Wilson

You have been a special lifelong friend. You will be missed so much.

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Patty Jones

He was a wonderful person, loving loyal and kind. Always giving of his self, with an unconditional love of his family. He will be greatly missed

June 19, 2013

So sorry to hear of David's passing. He was truly a gentle soul anda Southern Gentleman.

June 19, 2013

Robby Kurtts

I am deeply saddened by the passing of my best friend and long time work companion. We worked side by side on numerous projects spanning 35 years. David was kind hearted man who would help a friend in need....anytime. We traveled the country working together and endured many long hard physical days. David was a good advisor and was always good for a laugh and I will never lose his memory. My Prayers are with the Coalburn family and know that David loved all of you.
I will miss him and always have him in my thoughts and now its time for him to Rest In Peace.

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