Stephen Howard Israel

Dave was the consummate gentleman and someone about whom you have only good memories. In the midst of great sadness for his family and good friends, I have one nice memory I will never forget: Dave came up to me at one of our very early reunions and asked me if I recalled the party our class had at the old O'Henry Hotel in downtown Greensboro - the band was Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs.  I told him of course I remembered the party whereupon he reminded me that he had driven me home in my car because I was in no condition to be behind the wheel.  I had been "overserved".  I then remembered.  This was long before designated drivers.  Dave simply "stepped up to the plate" and did the right thing.  Thank you Dave and Rest In Peace.

Robyne Grace Penny

David and I reconnected in later life through music! He sang with the Furman Singers/Greenville Chorale, and I sang with Voices here in Chapel Hill. He would send me links to his live performances. Our 2 directors knew each other and our repertoires were similar. David and I would exchange DVDs of our recorded performances and I am holding here a large stack of the Greenville DVDs that I cherish.

What a mighty fine person our David was. I am fortunate to have retained that musical connection with David in our "later" years, but  I very much regret that we never got to sing Carmina Burana together... overlooking the Mediterranean on the Amalfi Coast... a cause not lost!

Rest in Peace my dear friend

Gracie

Elizabeth Ann Bull (Inman)

I remember Dave well although I only went to GSH for 2 years,  11th and 12th grades.  I'm so sorry that 

he has died way too soon.

But want to comment on Greenville, SC,  where Dave lived and Cecie now lives. I started 1st Grade at 

Augusta Circle School.  I well remember my father carrying me in kicking and crying because I did not  want to start school.  We lived on Phillips Lane which was close to the school, so if I could slip away during recess,

I would walk home!   

My family attended Westminster Church and I think one of the ministers was Dr.  Chalmers.

I have many happy memories of Greenville and Dave.

William Michael Hudson (Hudson)

David will always be remembered as a member of Greensboro Senior High Class of '62. Our senior year, we were Hall Monitors and could leave Class early to stand at our positions. We always said hello as we hastily passed each other going to our positions. May he Rest In Peace and Prayers to the family. He will be missed!

Jack Scarborough

David and I lived close to each other growing up in Lindley Park. He has been a dear friend for many years. It was a joy to renew that friendship at our reunions. Thank you Dave for your friendship, I know you are now in a better place but we will miss you here.

Paul Stewart Gardiner

Just returned home from some time at NC Outer Banks and wanted to offer a comment or two about my lifelong friend, Dave Edwards (see enclosed photos). As many know, Dave was part of our group of kids beginning perhaps with Kindergarten but certainly at Lindley Elem School in first grade in 1950. Friendship with Dave extended thru Lindley Jr High, GHS, and UNC at Chapel Hill and thereafter.

What I most remember about Dave was his willingness to help in most any situation, showing great compassion and empathy for your problem. A story many will not know---one summer when classmate Jerry Clark worked construction in Greensboro while attended UNC, he fell off a truck and busted his head rather severely. David found out about it and went to visit Jerry at the hospital and even his home upon release from the hospital. Dave was very concerned about his friend, Jerry, and offered to do several things for him, etc. More recently, I sought Dave's advice (which he freely gave on several occasions) regarding different ways to raise funds for two tax-exempt organizations. I really enjoyed David's friendship and of course will miss him. BUT, because he was a fellow faithful believer in Jesus Christ, I hope to see him again, praise God

The two photos are of Dave as Fire Captain in 2d grade I think, and Dave with Carol Sheets, another faithful follower of Jesus who I hope to see again---what a fine person she was/is. Out here. Paul G

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Robert Daniel (Danny) Hawks

I am sorry to hear of Dave passing. My prayers go out for his family at this time of need.

My Memory of Dave is the time we shared on the Football Team. Dave was a team player

and dedicated to work hard to win.

 May God Bless
 

Mary Kathleen (Kay) McCuiston (Simmons)

Dave and I grew up together. We went to the same Church from young kids to when we went to college. Dave was someone I could always go to for advice and get the honest answer. It saddens me to know that he is now gone. We will miss him but know that one day we'll see him again. Rest In Peace Dave but a great loss for our class

Sherrill Reid Newnam

I knew Dave from playing football with him at GHS.  We had a great team and shared many victories. I am sorry that he left us so early in life.  I pray that God will support his family during their grief..

Cameron Wallace Penfield