David J. Poling

David J. Poling, Mr. Honey, 'The Gutter Man', PopPop, climbed his last ladder Thursday, January 16, 2025 but this ladder didn't stop at the eave of a roof for him to install a gutter, no this ladder took him to heaven. David of Rochester passed away surrounded by his family after a brief battle with cancer. David was born to Dean 'Babe' and Marie Poling on October 14, 1964. Born at over ten pounds, from that day on David did everything in a big way with a big smile and big heart. David met the love of his life, Kimberly Bassett, when he was just fifteen and the two married October 9, 1982. Since then, David along with his best friend, business partner, and wife built Poling Seamless Gutters and 'X'cellent Acres and most of all a wonderful family. David's interest included working on all types of projects from construction to trucks, tractors and farming and especially nightly rides around the farm in the John Deere with Kimberly and his dog. David is preceded in death by his mother, Marie Poling in 2020. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly; son, Joshua (Sarah) Poling and their children, Maria and Leah; daughter, Heather (Andrew) Barnes and their children, Kendall and Mason; his father, Dean 'Babe' Poling, Sr.; brother, Dean (Crystal) Poling, Jr.; sister, Kelli Poling; Godparents, George and Mary Jo Nielsen; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and his beloved poodle, Willow. Friends and family will be received Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Wellington First Baptist Church, 125 Grand Ave., Wellington, and again Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10 a.m. until the time of services beginning at 11 a.m. Burial will take place in Rochester Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory may be made to the funeral home for the family to direct. Expressions of sympathy may be expressed online at www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com