David "Handz" Michael Brownlee, age 29 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2017. He was born in Dayton in 1987 to proud mother Lisa Gatliff. Dave graduated from Beavercreek High School in 2005. He went on to honorably serve in the United States Army, completing a tour in Iraq.
He enjoyed listening to music and playing basketball in his free time. He was very loved by everyone in his life and enjoyed being the center of attention.
Dave was a loving and devoted father, son, husband, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.
Dave leaves behind to cherish his memory, wife, Amanda Brownlee; son, Jordan; daughters, Tinsley, Harper, and Kinsley; step-children, Bradley, Kylee, and Brady; parents, Lisa and Greg Gatliff; brother, Michael Stovall; sisters, Ashley Macek and Cynthia Gatliff; grandparents, Jerry and Alice Frantz; uncle and aunt, Mike and Lori Frantz; nieces, Marissa, Madison, and Bella; and many other loving relatives and friends.