John David Orns Jr., age 48, of Bellevue, died Sunday June 1, 2014, at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. David was born May 16, 1966 to John and Carol (Lashley) Orns. David was a graduate of Hastings High School and studied electronics at ITT Technical School. He had been employed by Post Gardens, Felspaugh Grocery Stores and served as a rural carrier for the Postal Service. David is survived by his life partner, Guy E. Wood III, his father, John Orns Sr. his mother, Carol Sly, a brother, Scott Orns, a sister, Traci “Rhonda” Newtson, step mother, Maxine Stevens. David is also survived by his loving extended family, Jeanette Murray, Ethel Boes, Bob Murray, Debbie Bell, Patricia Eggleston, Tom Wood, and special friend, Bonnie Lindsey, grandchildren, Ryann and Kaelyn Cook. David was preceded in death by his stepson Kyle Edwards and in laws Guy and Jean Wood.