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Personal note from David's Family: Lauren & Riley

Your love and support mean the world to us. If you would like to contribute in David’s memory, whether with flowers or through a donation, the following options are available:

For those wishing to assist with funeral and memorial expenses, donations may be made via Venmo (@LaurenKelsey3) at the link below. Your kindness is deeply appreciated.
https://venmo.com/code?user_i…

For those wanting to help with meals and food, a meal train has been created:
https://www.mealtrain.com/tra…

If you would like to contribute to Riley’s college fund in David’s honor, you may do so here:
https://ugift529.com/readysav…

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Update from July 8, 2025

David's memorial slideshow: https://drive.google.com/file…

The service is available at the stream link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/…

Update from July 8, 2025

Virtual information:
The service will be live-streamed on YouTube starting at 10 am CT at the following link:
https://www.youtube.com/live/…

An official, live-recorded version will be uploaded later in the day, around 12 pm. CT.

Please sign the virtual guestbook: https://forms.gle/834BJk7ge29…

We are so grateful to the village of people making this recording happen.

Obituary

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of David Blake Acord, a loving husband, father, son, and brother. David was born on the 23rd of July, 1985, and unexpectedly left us on the 23rd of June, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Lauren, and their daughter Riley, both of whom he adored and cherished deeply. He is also survived by his mother, Lilla Acord, and brothers John (David), Michael (Emma), …

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Lauren Acord could use your help with:
  • Bring or send the family a meal
  • Funeral and Memorial Expenses
  • Riley's College Savings
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What was David's favorite color?
Purple - because that is the color of royalty - and David was like that
Purple - because that is the color of royalty - and David was like that
Purple - because that is the color of royalty - and David was like that
What were David's favorite vacation spots?
Japan, mountains, cabins
Japan, mountains, cabins
Japan, mountains, cabins
What were David's favorite ways to spend free time?
Encouraging Riley's silly antics, watching TV, playing games, cooking
Encouraging Riley's silly antics, watching TV, playing games, cooking
Encouraging Riley's silly antics, watching TV, playing games, cooking
What were David's favorite games to play?
D&D, any board game
D&D, any board game
D&D, any board game

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Born

July 23rd, 1985
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Graduated from college

2006
University College London
B.S. in Environmental Geography
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Graduated from college

2008
University of Durham
Postgraduate Certificate in Education

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