David Burney
David Burney, age 65, of Breckenridge, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 8, at First Baptist Church with Pastor Andy Rodgers officiating. Services have been entrusted to Morehart Mortuary.
David Fishel Burney was born January 23, 1958, in Brownfield, Texas, to John Burney and Juanita Crabtree Burney. He graduated high school and later became a long-haul truck driver. David loved his family and enjoyed western movies, watching the Dallas Cowboys and riding Harley Davidsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Trevor Burney.
David is survived by three children, Brittani Tucker and husband Matthew of Breckenridge, Sandi Pilgrim and husband Cody of Brownfield, and Jeremy Foster and family of New Mexico; two brothers, Gary Burney and wife Paula of Graford, and Ed Burney and wife Alexis of Eastland; two grandsons, Dakota French and wife Sherry, and Connor Tucker; and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to everyone at Villa Haven for the special care they showed David. He sure did love his Villa Haven girls!
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at Morehart Mortuary. Condolences may be made online at www.morehartmortuary.net.
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