A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus and Friday, March 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm followed by a 1:00 pm graveside service at Canton Cemetery in Canton, MS. David's first cousin, Rev. Gary Roberts will conduct the service with Lowndes Funeral Home directing.
David was raised in Canton, Mississippi and born to Marion Thomas Runnels and Inez Buffington Runnels, May 10, 1952. Mr. Runnels graduated from Mississippi State University in Landscape Architecture and served in the Army National Guard six years. David was fun-loving, never met a stranger and loved music, MSU Bulldogs, his family and especially his daughter Jill Runnels.
He is preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his daughter Jill of Biloxi, MS and one brother, Sidney (Mary Jane) Runnels of Columbus, MS. He is also survived by nephews and niece, Sy Runnels of Mobile, AL, Clara (Chris) Armstrong of Grenada, MS, Jeffrey (Bliss) Runnels of Nashville, TN as well as great niece and nephew Madison and Cole Armstrong of Grenada.
Memorials may be given to First Baptist Impact Building Fund, P.O. Box 829, Columbus, MS 39703.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm at Lowndes Funeral Home in Columbus and Friday, March 19, 2021 at 12:00 pm followed by a 1:00 pm graveside service at Canton Cemetery in Canton, MS. David's first cousin, Rev. Gary Roberts will conduct the service with Lowndes Funeral Home directing.
David was raised in Canton, Mississippi and born to Marion Thomas Runnels and Inez Buffington Runnels, May 10, 1952. Mr. Runnels graduated from Mississippi State University in Landscape Architecture and served in the Army National Guard six years. David was fun-loving, never met a stranger and loved music, MSU Bulldogs, his family and especially his daughter Jill Runnels.
He is preceded in death by his parents. David is survived by his daughter Jill of Biloxi, MS and one brother, Sidney (Mary Jane) Runnels of Columbus, MS. He is also survived by nephews and niece, Sy Runnels of Mobile, AL, Clara (Chris) Armstrong of Grenada, MS, Jeffrey (Bliss) Runnels of Nashville, TN as well as great niece and nephew Madison and Cole Armstrong of Grenada.
Memorials may be given to First Baptist Impact Building Fund, P.O. Box 829, Columbus, MS 39703.
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