David Jules “DJ” Esterline, 23, a Columbia City native, died unexpectedly Tuesday morning, April 14, 2015.

He was born July 16, 1991, in Fort Wayne, a son of David Jules and Denise Rachelle (Roth) Esterline. His formative years were spent in Columbia City. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 2010.

He was presently working for Acute Fencing.

His memberships included Warsaw Community Church and Whitley County YMCA

Surviving relatives include a son: David Jules Esterline III; his mother: Keah Southall; his parents: David and Denise Esterline, Pierceton; three siblings: Austin Esterline, Columbia City; Reilly Esterline and Jordan Esterline, both of Pierceton; grandparents: Al and Linda Esterline, South Whitley; Laura Ann Heritier, Pensacola, Fla.; Jim and Carol Roth, Columbia City; Tim and Lynda Mix, Fort Wayne; and several loving uncles, aunts and cousins.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, April 20, at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. The visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials are to David Jules Esterline III Education Fund.