David Early

May 21, 1986 - December 31, 2020

David Early, age 34, of Traverse City Michigan, passed away on December 31, 2020 while visiting his parents in St Augustine, Florida. He was born in Queens, NY and spent his early childhood in New York before moving to Orlando, FL with his family. David graduated from Timber Creek High School in Orlando before earning his Associate’s Degree in Fine Arts from Valencia Community College. While pursuing an artistic career he worked in the restaurant industry in various roles and this allowed him to develop his love for cooking. David was a gifted artist. He loved to draw, paint, and sculpt. He especially enjoyed drawing with the pride and joy of his life, his son Jude. David treasured the times he spent out in nature. He loved the outdoors whether it was the mountains, the woods, or the beach. David’s family would gather together for family adventures and create lasting memories of their time with nature. David will be greatly missed by those that had the pleasure of knowing him. He left his mark on all those he met. He is survived by his immediate family Claudia, Danny, Joaquin, Jude, Bobby and Sebastian along with other family members and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the St Augustine Humane Society as David loved animals. St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.