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Obituary For David Delphin

DEPHIN - David R. Delphin, a resident of Jacksonville, Florida passed away on July 31, 2021. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at 2PM at First Baptist Church Downtown in the Lindsay Memorial Auditorium, 125 West Ashley Street. Mr. Delphin's remains will rest for visitation of family and friends on Friday, August 20, 2021 from 5-8PM at the MIXON TOWN CHAPEL of Q. L. Douglas Funeral Home, 2403 Edison Ave.

Guest Book

Davey, you've been my best friend and brother since day one. You've always been there for me even when I felt like I had no one. You made me feel like my feelings were valid when I felt like they weren't, you made me feel like I was enough even when I was on the verge of breaking completely. I owe you so much. You always brought a smile to my face whenever you came home, dried my tears, calmed my angery moments, and helped me keep my sanity and helped me become the person I am today. I couldn't have done any if this without you, from the day I was born, to the day that you've died. One day, I will carry my pain, sorrow, happiness, and joy with me in the afterlife with you to be reunited with my big brother again. I love you so much Davey, and I'm sorry if I didn't say it enough. But trust that when I'm reunited with you one day, you will never stop hearing it. You will always be a part of me dead or alive and I couldn't have asked for a better big brother. Thank you, and please, rest in peace. ❤💜 David, you don't really know me and I didn't really know you, but your sister tells amazing stories about you so I'm assuming that you were such a great guy thank you for being there for especially on the times she hit rock bottom thank you for boosting everyone's mood and spirit I'm sure your making people happy where you are now no doubt about it you will be missed by people all around the world and like I said you don't really know me and I don't really know you but I wish I could've met you maybe even learned a thing or two from you rest in peace. 🤍 🖤 - Bebe & her significant other

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"Get good, Scrub!" I met you as a fellow gamer at our local game store (lgs), so I'm saying our goodbyes as a fellow gamer. You weren't just a friend. You were my brotha from another sistah, my "nakama" which is a Japanese translation for comrade, and "aibou" which is a Japanese translation for "partner." We have done a lot of nerdy stuff together such as play card games. In fact, that is how I met him. My ex, who formerly worked at a card shop at the time, introduced me to our dearly beloved David Bivins. I split it off w/ my ex-fiance, but the best thing that happened because of her is that I got her Playstation 1 when she left me for another man and she introduced me to one of the sweetest soul that walked this planet, which is kind of a lie because we all know he took the bus and I had to drive him around from time to time. The last time we were able to hang out was to celebrate his birthday. I was scrolling FaceBook, a social media website for those who doesn't know, and it informed me that day was his birthday, so I wished him Happy Butt-day and then called him up out of the blue to find out what he was doing. He was trying to go watch the movie F9 (Fast & the Furious), so we made a schedule to celebrate his birthday to watch that movie and eat at the Steak & Shake where he worked. That movie had unbelievable plot armor, and we made fun of the movie because of it. I know his parting is sudden for all of us, and unfortunately, I had to find out while being out of the State of Florida and I won't be there to attend his funeral, but I want everyone to know that I will continue laughing and living for his sake. Those joyous memories will forever remain in my heart and I will carry them to my grave. I won't ever cry for you, but instead, I will be happy for you because the memory of your smile will live on with me. Your brotha, your friend, your "Otaku" from anotha motha. -Justin Oviedo

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He was always willing to help those around him. He helped me with integrating into the local Vanguard play group at Cool Stuff. He was always such a sweet guy. He loved life itself. You will be missed, Bivins...

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David God has blessed your soul with more blessing to come and that's to hear him say well done, love you always and you will always be in my heart bro and I love you always. FRANK ALEXANDER and your family at Steak and Shake.

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My brother David I want to let you know that you are in my heart always your laughing smile and your friendship that you always have shown towards me,and bro I know I will see you again in heaven.

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He was a big goofball all the time but did try his best to help out others as much as he can. Locals won't be the same without him.

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I'll never forget us talking about a wacky idea for premium regalia back in December and seeing you again a few weeks ago at GPG. You were a true and honest friend to your group, watch over us all. We are sure to make you proud

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David would come into the library, and he would share with me his dreams of being a famous actor, and his book he was writing. His eyes would light up and he had an infectious smile. He and his friend Michael Thayer would meet up and game together, and he really meant alot to Michael as well. I am spraying for all the lived ones and friends David leaves behind. It is with God he has found healing and found that one that he wished for to call his own, and live him every day, to laugh with. God speed. Illesha (from the library).

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David, you are such a sweet sweet guy, Thank you for being a light for others and sharing your kindness to all. We met through my older brother Aries, and I wont ever forget how kind you were to me even if we didn't talk a lot. I felt that sincerity of your heart and I really appreciate you for all your acts of kindness, especially to me and my Kuya Aries. It really touches my heart and Im so thankful that there are people like you. You will be missed, and Im positive my Kuya Aries will be thinking of you too.

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I'll never be able to fully express the genuine person you were. A literal angel from heaven..and now you're back home. You didn't believe in negativity and you were one on the strongest people fighting your own battles but always supporting others. I remember one day I posted a status about something I was going through and you were one of the first people to send me a prayer. I'm going to miss seeing your name, I'm going to miss you and seeing your name because although you thought I wasn't watching, I was. People like you don't exist anymore.. we need more of you.. but God needed you sooner.

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David always had a smile and a laugh that lit up every room he stepped into. I met David 5 years ago and we quickly became good friends. We studied just about as much as we grabbed food together, which was a lot! He was always all about making the people he cared about happy. David would try to visit me at work a lot, but I regret not making the time to stop into his job at steak and shake, I know he grew to love. Fly high my friend! You truly left too soon... see you again someday in heaven <3 -Faith Orsetti

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From fort caroline middle to random run ins on the bus, David always carried a smile and was so sweet. May his soul Rest In Peace....

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I had a few classes at UNF with David. Such a joy. I would see him come into the library and he would always say hi. Such a sweet soul.

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Wow very nice Dude so sorry this happened to you we To Terry Parker together

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David and I go way back. Our families have known each other forever. I remember he used to come over my house and we would play yu-gi-yo together. He would always win. Every time I thought I had him beat he managed to pull just the right card to reverse everything in his favor. I would be amazed how good his deck was. As we got older he final revealed to me why he was so good, he would always hide a couple of cards to the side for when things got rough to pull out. I looked at him and we just laughed, for years he was cheating lol. Rest up bro you'll be missed, fly high🕊🕊🕊 . Ron

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I want to school with David from fort to high school he was a good person from the day I met him not one bad bone hearing this news just broke my spirit to know person this good in life gone I'm sorry about this news and my condolences 💐 to his family Your friend Jon Jon

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From hanging out at various card shops and regionals/tournaments both as a friend and opponent it was an honor to know you and call you a friend.you were always willing to help with cards and to deckbuild or playtest I will miss ya dude. -matt

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Rest up David ,ft Caroline family forever. You never messed with anyone and always kept a smile when someone tried to mess with you. I've watched you keep your head high for years, I'm hurt that your gone and I'm hurt I never was man enough to stand up for you and be your friend. As kids we are harsh and we never really put too much thought into other peoples lives, and what they might be going through I sincerely apologize friend. Gone too soon we love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ -JB

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David was someone I saw a lot at card shops around town. I knew him since 2014 or so, and the entire time I never heard him say a bad thing about anyone. He was always kind, and never seemed to be in a bad mood. I am shocked to see he passed so early in his life, and I give my condolences to his family. He was such a kind person.

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This is Melanye Burna. I met David when I was going to FSCJ. He was an amazing friend who put friends before himself. He was always there to listen and he knew I was always there to listen to him when he was going through some things or asked for advice. I was sad to hear about his passings but I know his memory will live on in our hearts. I know everyone will agree that David was one of the nicest people who constantly touched the hearts of friends and loved ones through his kindness. My condolences and let his memory continue to brighten our spirits in these hard times.

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I went to Terry Parker with David and was really close to him and he was like a brother. He would also go to the card shop with my brother and friends and now he isn't here I will remember his sweet caring soul

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I wish we could have spent more time together, my brother and friend

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Please keep David Bivins and in your prayers, as a man of God he was wise whenever I had a question and confident in the actions he made and trusted in God's plan. I knew David very well and he did not care at all what people thought of him, all he knew was that he found a home at church and did did not ever want to leave half the time because no one cared what he looked like or how he acted because he knew he was accepted by the church. There will be two things I will get out of David and what he has showed me, 1. Be accepting of everyone even if they are weird and you don't want to talk to them because it can change their life and 2. No matter how long it takes to get that Batchelor's Degree, GET IT DONE, it took David 8 years to get his Degree in English Literature and Performing Arts, even if it takes 3 classes per semester because you don't have the mental capacity or anxiety of taking 4, 5, 6, 7, or even 8 classes it is absolutely worth fine tuning the number of classes you take because you will come out College confident and ready to take on the Adult life.

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This is Brian Harris. David and I met in college. We hit it off and played different card games. As a gift and me moving, I gave him my Final Fantasy Playmat. When I'd visit and we ran into eachother, it was like we never missed a day. He gave the biggest hugs and I loved him dearly. Through college and outside, David was so bright and he supported me with my cosplay career and being a true friend. He is not gone, he is within all of us. Shine bright. Love you.

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This is Allison Tyler's Nelson mom I wanted to say Tyler was his best friend/ brother and he calledese.mom he is gonna be sooased By me and Tyler the family isIny thought and prayers. Rip son. We love yA

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I'm going to miss you my son from another mother. I love you more than you ever knew.

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David we had fun time playing vanguard going to vanguard regional's and we went to the same middle school and high school and we didnt know each other then till we went to phoenix game's/coolstuff when you was playing yugioh-Tyler Nelson

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David, you were my student in so many creative writing classes that our relationship became a rare and rich one for me. Your tender heart and good spirit filled a room. You had much inside you to say, and you worked so hard to say it. I was and am so proud of you. You brought love with you wherever you went. I know your fellow students felt it and shared it, that it radiated from you and reflected back. I'm grateful for you presence in my life. I'll keep in my heart, I know, David, for the rest of my life.

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David I'm sorry we won't be talking anymore you had a beautiful soul beautiful smile always listening to folks that needed a ear to vent giving loving help and support honey you have no more pain and now your happy till we see each other again love you

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David, I regret not being there for you as much as you attempted to be for me. Thank you for the support, love, and the many laughs. You asked me if you could join choir at church. You said you weren't sure because of how you have been treated in the past, well now my friend you no longer have to worry. YOU are singing God's praises forever and I'm so thankful I will get to see you again. Jesus is so merciful and has spared you worse suffering. I miss you but I am so thankful You're no longer sick. You are made new. I will never ever ever forget you and your successes, your laughs, your voice, and you genuine care for other people. Until we meet again in Heaven, keep shining, Ashley Wibbing

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David we had some good fun times playing vanguard together, whether it was in a tournament or just for casual fun. I enjoyed all of our moments talking about deck ideas for different clans we loved and enjoyed. You always had a uplifting presence about you, always helping people get cards they need in the shop. I am sadden by your so sudden departure from this life. You can now rest easy and be the angel that looks over and protects us all. - Kyle Schleicher

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My brother and I will miss you. You were and are family. Wish we were able to celebrate another birthday with you. Goodbye my brother from another mother.

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Where to begin? You and I met on a support page so many years ago... You were so helpful and sweet and heard me out about my problems at home and was there for me when I decided to move away from my home into a whole new state... You were there for me when everything started to fall apart and encouraged me to do the best that I could and pushed me to do so.. And when we would have those dry moments where we don't talk, but actually message each other to catch up on what's new, was the best part because of the sense of familiarity and nostalgia of having that bond spark up again and just always rooting for one another felt as if time haven't flown by whenever we talked again... I'm so sorry to hear about your passing and not having the opportunity to talk to you again... Life and work got in the way like usual and thought we could once again catch one another up on how our lives are going... I'm gonna miss you a lot. I hope you're at peace and watching your family and friends David...

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You never failed to make me laugh at Java. I'll have to visit and have that drink I owe you. You still pop up on my fyp on Tik Tok. https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRNk1UaA/

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David, you were a really great man. I loved having you in small group and felt a real connection with you. It's not often that you run into a fellow theatre and pro wrestling fan at church. It felt like we had a special connection. You were always a great encouragement and welcome smile to everyone in and outside of church. It still brings me so much joy to look at the pictures from your UNF graduation. I have never met anyone more excited and honored to graduate from college. You earned it buddy. But more than anything, I will remember your love for Jesus Christ and your great desire for others to know him. You prayed for so many people that may never know how much you cared for them. You had a tender, gentle heart, and others were better for knowing you. You are rejoicing with your savior now, and I can't wait to see your smile when I join you there someday. Until Heaven, Todd Phillips

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You will be missed by us at steak n shake

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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