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Ash
Sleep well, Uncle David. I will never, ever forget your sunshine grin.
William flannery
goodby my good friend. see you on the other side.
Andy & Laura Palmisano
So sorry for this loss. He was such a sweet man and gone too young. Heaven received an angel RIP..
Kathy Bland
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. Prayers for you all.
Susan Wolfla
What a good man, one of a kind. I will never forget you. Rest in peace.
Sarah Burnley.
David often called in my shop. (Celtic Charm ). With his lovely smile and cheerful words it was a joy to see him. He will be sadly missed by many. in Fernandina Beach
Marcia Townsend Kilgore
So sorry for David's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all the Burns' family.
Michael Wilson
I remember seeing David on many occasions and he always had a smile and was a kind soul.
Glenn Brewton
Rest in Peace, my good friend! May God Bless your Family.
Kathy Crockett
David, dear, sweet, loving, caring, funny & fun loving friend. I have the fondest memories from back when you & Suzanne so graciously helped out when I moved to the Island. Many following memories I will hold dearly in my heart always & forever. May you rest in God's peace & be forever young! So many are missing you but loving the shared memories. Suzanne & Chandler I wish you love, peace in your hearts & the comfort of God's love.
Debby Portier
I have known you most of my life, but we've gotten closer these last couple of years. It has been a pleasure knowing you and a blessing for me to be able to help with your care. You were a sweet soul, who would do anything for anyone. You could be a little cantankerous at times (lol) but that's what made you who you were. That's what we loved about you. You were one of the best fisherman around, I told you there were gonna be bigger fish up there in heaven. Chandler, you were such a an inspiration to me for all the love and care you gave your dad while taking care of him. God will bless you for all that you did. I told Burnsy that you and Suzanne were gonna be ok, God will take care of them both. We are gonna miss the heck out of you. All I know is that God needed another Angel. Thank you for the memories and your friendship. You will always be special in my heart. I will see you again one day. We can go fishing again.
Elaine and Dale Burford
David will bemissed. Dale enjoyed hunting and fishing with David while they were growing up. Later in life, we enjoyed visiting with David during Pirate and community events. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Our deepest condolences. Love The Burfords.
Hollywood
If you're lucky, you meet people in your life, maybe on a not too distant Island, that make you laugh, make you smile, make you feel better about yourself. You look up the definition of Humble, and its a picture of David, and maybe a few more pics of his friends, some you know from that same space in time we all met. Some more you met as the years go by because of it.. David was that kind of person. Invite you stay at his parents house on the beach, chill by the pool. There's so much more I could say, but to his family and friends, to those special few who were his caregivers to the finish line, thank you, l don't have the words, but I have the memories that matter, as most all his friends do. Special!
John Talbott
Always a great time fishing with David, even if nothing is biting
LaDarla M Wiles
Peace be with David and his family. I know he and Tommy are riding the big waves. 🌊.
Jimmy Walker
A lot Of Ole Time Surfing And A Super Lot Of SURF Motel And Restaurant With Good True Friend'sTommy , Little Taco , Beano, Bobby , And Cubby and Many Many More!!! From Pier Plying's To Road Trips!!! Waterman RIP Tell Tommy Hello 🏄
Sean McCarthy
He was one of the 1st kids I met when we moved here in 1967. Of course we met out surfing. It was a great click of friends. Went to Puerto Rico with him. Went to Cape Hatteras with him. Went to Western Carolina with him. We drifted apart later in life as we started families. We became friends again later in life both loving the water this island and Cumberland he was one of a kind and will be sorely missed, see on the other side Dasie may 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️
Jonny Blaze
Suzanne
Love you with all my heart. Forty years of great memories and my goodness we had Chandler
Moi Monroe
Joni Hughes Reid
There are no words to convey how special David was to so many. He was one of a kind,. He had a kind, loving soul and everyone who knew him loved him. He has left an emptiness in many of our hearts. May the perpetual light shine upon him. Rest in peace, sweet one. We love you.
Darrell Blanton
I met David in the late 80’s fishing with Byron Pikula on the MISS VAL. David was a one of a kind. Was fortunate enough to have fished with David many times over the last few decades. RIP my friend!!
Gordon Hart
Though David was 6 years younger, being good friends with his cousins, Ricky and Mike, I spent more than a few good times around the campfire, so to speak, with him. Oyster roasts and the like. My first memories of David and Tommy Merz are as a couple of little imps. Always fun to be around and a pleasure to run into, both grew up to be fine men.
Margaret Graves
David was a dear friend for several decades. I will miss his sweet smile, quick wit, warm embrace and helping hand. He was a prince of a fellow and dearly loved by many far & wide. XXOO
Moi Monroe
WESLEY KNIGHT
always a good friend and a great fisherman
David Allen Burns
2024-03-30
David Allen Burns, beloved husband, father, brother and friend passed from this world on March 30, 2024. He was born October 19, 1958 to Annie Partin Burns and was a lifelong resident of Fernandina Beach.
David was a true waterman. It was where he thrived. As a teenager he was either swimming, surfing, or fishing, often with his cousin and best buddY, Tommy Mierzejewski, scrambling on the south jetties to fish from there. Or even pretending to fish together from their aunt’s porch on dry land. As a young adult, he worked as a mate on a charter fishing boat and for the harbor pilot. He then started his own charter fishing business with his boat, the Miss Content. He had a reputation for knowing where to find the fish. His customers became his friends while many friends became his customers, even some that owned their own fishing boats. David also worked for his friends at Cumberland Island, ferrying their guest, and themselves, to and from Amelia Island.
Like his Father before him, David had the ability to quickly see through to the heart of a matter, usually being aware of motive. His clarity and insight will be missed.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Annie Burns and many other relatives, but most notably his cousin and friend Tommy. Remaining are his wife Suzanne and son Chandler. Chandler was David’s exemplary and loving, tireless caretaker, by his side day and night until David passed. His love for his Dad is an inspiration.
Also left behind are his dear friend Lucy Ferguson, siblings Elizabeth, Charles, Jim, and Diane, and countless friends all over the United States who knew him from Fernandina, fished with him, or knew him on Cumberland Island where he spent a great deal of time. His friends on Cumberland were like a second family to him and he often spent holidays with them.
David was always willing to help others, whether it was someone with a flat tire on the road, or a friend needing a ride from up North to Florida to start over. Always, always, he would stop what he was doing and help with someone’s misfortune.
When we recall David, we remember kindness and warmth. The world is a colder place now, and more difficult because of his absence. We have benefitted from living with David and perhaps we can pass along some of his kindness to others.
David, we miss you and we will miss you every day for the rest of our lives Thank you so much for the time you spent with us. We won’t forget you.
A reception will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Burns Hall of St. Peters Episcopal Church.
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