David Alan WarneNew Lexington: David Alan Warne, 56 of New Lexington died at 1:01 PM Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster Ohio following a short illness.He was born on Thursday, November 24, 1960 the son of Richard C. Warne and Virginia M. (Durant) Warne.David attended the Muskingum County Starlight School and participated in their programs. He has touched so many lives in his almost 57 years of life & he was always smiling. He was never angry at anyone, even when he should have been. He would never tell a lie or cheat at anything. It is said… Jesus loves the children, and sweet David has always been one of his children no matter what age he was. He is now with his beloved mother, free from Down syndrome, pneumonia, dementia, and all his afflictions. He will be will missed deeply by all who knew him and now he rests in the palm of God's hand. He is survived by his sisters, Anita Bell and Susan Warne; his nieces & nephews, who were more like sisters & brothers; Amy (Jeremy) Trescott and Andrew Bell; 3 great nephews Alex, Aaron, and Bradyn Trescott. David was preceded in death by his parents and a brother-in-law, Elbert "Joe" Bell. Friends may call 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Tuesday October 17, 2017 at the Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home where Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 with Rev. JCP Sullivan officiating. Burial will conclude at the Mt. Olive Cemetery.Memorial contributions can be made to Mt. Aloysius, 5375 Tile Plant Rd, New Lexington, OH 43764 or to the Muskingum County Board of DD, 655 Zane St., Zanesville Ohio, 43701.The Bryan & Hardwick Funeral Home, 2318 Maple Ave. Zanesville is in charge of the arrangements. To share memories and condolences with David's family please visit www.BryanHardwickFH.com.