"Dear Sandy, Kim, Shannon and all of the Kellie family. I've tried to contact you for a while now. Sent a card last fall to what I thought might be your new address. Words cannot express how Howard and I feel. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I we'd love to be in touch. Howard and Cindy Heather Lloyd and children Charity Alber and children Jeremiah and Aet Ely Kelli and Greg Werner and children"
– Howard and Cindy Ely,
Greenwood, IN, Apr 20, 2017
"Dave was my big brother. My biggest big brother. Mom said he carried me piggy back til my feet almost drug the floor. He carried me, and others in so many other ways. He never failed to be a blessing with his music and his talen as an artist be it woodwork or whatever. But I will miss his humor ,I think the most. I loved his stories. It didn't matter to me how many times I had heard them, and some were My stories, he made them funnier the way he told them. I am reminded over and over how fleeting this life is. And Dave had so much he still wanted to do. But I have to believe this; he's not playing anymore, but he's not playing any less."
– Jackie Witt,
Okeechobee, FL, Feb 21, 2017
"Sorry to hear the news about Dave he will be greatly missed. His love for the Lord and his beautiful music will live in our memories forever. We send our sincere condolences to his family. Cousin Lindsey Scott"
– Lindsey and Judy Scott, Family,
Franklin, IN, Feb 16, 2017
"My prayers are with the family of my good friend"
– Dale Best,
Indianapolis, IN, Feb 07, 2017
"Dear Sandy, Kim, Shannon and family, I echo the words of many about Dave, so talented, friendly, and joyful. I decided to listen to his cd from a number of years ago to remember the good times, I'm sorry it's been so long since we've been together. The cd brought back many loving memories of singing around the piano with Dave playing for our Friendship Class and one special memory of Milton, who finally heard his favorite hymn played, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me." Dave and Sandy went to great lengths to learn and play it for him. Finally, a few more tears as I heard "He Doesn't Love Me Anymore," perhaps Dave's one and only song written and recorded (he sure nailed it). Thanks for the memories Dave of Jesus' love! And love and comfort to all his family in Jesus. Till we meet again!"
– Bob Hoffman, Friend,
Lockport, NY, Feb 04, 2017
"Sincere condolences to the family. Kim you are in my thoughts and prayers as you and your family lay your beloved father to rest. Find comfort in your cherished memories."
– Dot & Mark Schlegel,
Hagerstown, IN, Feb 03, 2017