I remember David's love for Kelsey. He was a part of our family. I can still picture him wrapping Kelsey up in a blanket when she was about 3 as a mermaid. David will always remain in our hearts. Thoughts and prayers for the family and friends. We love you David!

Dear Cathy  and Mike,
thoughts and prayers for you and all your family.  I was not able to
Attend his service but had you all  of  you in my prayers.   God
Bless you now and always.   Marie  Holton McClanahan
Greensboro, N C

As many before me have said, David had a smile that could light up a room. A true gentleman, loved by many.

Cathey and family, Kevin and I were saddened to hear of your loss. Our prayer is that you find comfort and peace during this difficult time.

Mike: Karen was so upset she thought,she could not stand to go to David: Funeral.So was Oscar.I think it was because his death was came soon after Kevin death,and going back to Oakwood,Cemetery.Our love,thought and prayers are with all of you.

Cathey and family - 

I am so sorry to hear of David's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Lisa Saylor
SRC

Our daughter Karen Yates,was a friend of David daddy.Mike.Sadly her 26 year old son,Donald Kevin Mercer died on 10/18/2014.He also buried at Oakwood Cemetery.Our love thought and prayers are with all you.

so sorry for  your loss. condolences and prayers your way. wortley Herring Forbes

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Sorry to here about David may god be with you and your family

Mike, I was so sorry to learn of the sudden loss of your son. You and your family will be in my prayers as you go through these very difficult and sad days. I can only imagine what you are going through.

Cathey and Mike, we were very sorry to hear about David's passing.  We were thinking about him last Christmas when our family viewed the commercial that Rich Brenner did for WTVD sports when David was 10 or 11 years old.  You all have been special to us for many years.  Our prayers will be with you.  David and Louise Currin, Oxford, NC

I knew David growing up in Wilson. I am truly sorry for your loss. My prayers are with your family.

I went to NC State with David, and was in the same fraternity.  David was a great person with an infectious laugh, always quick to help whenever someone needed it.  I still recall a trip to outer banks with several of us, and will never forget home much his face lit up when he was surf fishing for hours upon hours.  
He will be missed.  Rest in peace buddy.

Mike, Cathey and Nancy

I am so sorry to hear about David's passing.  Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.  I cannot imagine the pain you all are experiencing.  May God comfort you all and bring you peace in the difficult days that will come. Hold fast to your good memories.

Mike, I am so sorry to hear of David's passing.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.  I saw Billy yesterday and he was saddened by the news also.  He said that Randy Barfield had called and told him about it.  Know that your neighborhood friends are thinking about you and have deepest sympathy at this time.  Sending hugs of comfort.  Vicky Lamm Bass

Cathey and Mike, I cannot imagine how broken inside you must be. Truly with all my heart, I pray for you to have peace. God is right there to help you get through this time. Know many people, DO CARE. God bless you ..  I am so sorry.                         Janell Thomas Watson, Wilson, NC

My friendship with David began when we worked together at Cary Plumbing. David you were a great co-worker and an awesome friend.. What great memories I have of our times together. My prayers go out to your family and Mandy. I look forward to the day we meet again in Heaven.

I am so very sorry for your loss. I am praying for healing. "He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams"

I'm so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you at such a sad time. My deepest sympathies to your entire family.

My thoughts and prayers are for the entire Holton family.  I knew David well and have many great memories of him.  I will miss him and his friendship.  He will be part of who I am forever.

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathy to Nancy, Mike, and the entire Holton family. May God bless and keep you all.

Mike, Cathey and family - Sorry for your loss.

To the many family and friends:
Very sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you all. MM, Columbia

All of us who knew David are so saddened by his passing.  Her hearts ache for his family and for Mandy.  We hope you can get some comfort in knowing his baby will be surrounded by love.  We all will miss his big smile.  May God bless you during this difficult time.

It is amazing how someone can come in
and out of our lives so quickly and
yet leave fond memories and warm 
smiles in our hearts forever.  May the
memories and the promise of life at
John 11;25 help to comfort your hearts
and cushion your grief.
With deep sympathy.

Cathey, I can only imagine the deepest of sadness you feel but please know that I am in prayer for you.. To lose a child brings a pain like no other event & I so very sorry for this loss. Though I am unable to attend his services,please feel the prayers being sent your way. I will continue in prayer for you as you walk this journey of loss. May God surround you with the peace & love that passes all understanding.All my love. Teresa

So sorry to hear of the loss of my friend and fraternity brother. I won't forget the special moments we shared at State, the huge heart you had for everyone you met, and your unforgettable grin!  

My thoughts and prayers to the family, and all that knew and loved David.

My thoughts are with you.  I am just so sorry and know he will be so missed by you all.  
Garde stallings

Our deepest condolences to your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sorry to hear this news. David was my first "Wilson" friend as we moved onto Brooklane in 1985.

So sorry for your loss.  You will be in my prayers.

A true gentleman can be said of David.  Working around and with David was a real treat.  A very hard working friend.  Many, many friends will miss this man.  Going to the meeting place in Haven with so much love and prayers from The Crystal Coast.  David, you will not be forgotten.
                                                                Mike Galyon (Morehead City, N.C.)

Can not imagine what you're going through. My prayers are with you.
Roy Wade (Elizabeth City, NC)

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bill Adams

Warren and I are so sadden to hear of the death of your son. Our thoughts and prayers will be you and your family.

I am so sorry that this has happened to such great people. My heart and prayers are with you. While we never met, I know that he was a good man from a great family. And I know he will be missed.

Warren and I are saddled by the death of your son! Our prayers will be with y'all and all the family.

Mike, so deeply sorry for you and your family.  Carolyn and I will lift your family in prayer.  May God's peace comfort you in this time.

Cathey & Family- we send our sincere prayers and love to you in the loss of your son.  As part of the SRC family, our hearts break with yours when sadness comes to rob us of our joy.  May the days ahead give you some peace and comfort in knowing that we are remembering you and lifting you up each day.  Love & Prayers- Dean, Betty & Gabriel Strickland (SRC #312)

Praying for you and your family.  May God comfort you during this sad time.

So sad to hear this! I met David when he moved to Wilson from Raleigh. He and I became very good friends. RIP David

Vince and I want to send thoughts and prayers to the Holton family in this sad time.  .

Sending our deepest sympathies to the family of David.  We are a South Florida Schnauzer Family and appreciate all they the family has done to help with Rescues.  So very sorry for your loss.  May the memory of David be eternal in all our Lives.  God Bless you

Praying for much love and peace during this so sad time - luv and friendship to all of you.

David, you will be greatly missed. You were a great friend and teammate. My prayers go out to your family and I look forward to the day we meet again in Heaven

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Dave was a wonderful man and I can only imagine the type of wonderful Father he would have been.  I'm looking into setting up some type of account for his child and widow.  I would love for a family member to contact me when the fog clears.  As a widow myself, I get the pain you are feeling and my prayers are with you

I met David as a result of our employment at Lowes. A good and caring man who will be missed. My sympathies to Mandy and to his family.

May your walk continue in the presence of GOD.  You were a friend and brother. Fred and Gail Schmidtke

A friend of Donnie,Sending prayers for the family may God be with you all.

Sending prayers and condolences to the family of David.  My son and David were good friends and loved to fish together.  May God wrap his loving arms around each of you and give you peace.

We can only imagine that losing a son only magnifies his being, his legacy and a massive flood of fond memories. We hope that you will find a warm place of celebrating his life.

My condolences to Mandy lee and all of Davids family and friends.   May you all find comfort  and peace. David  was a great man and will be missed by not only me but by many.I had the pleasure of meeting him through working at westwood square and old gate apts and continuing that at carteret court apts.  Rip my friend

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

We at Westwood Square and Old Gate Apartments are so saddened to hear that David has passed away. I could always count on him to complete a plumbing job and not have to worry if it was done correctly. He was pleasant and I enjoyed working with him. May the Lord give his family and friends comfort, wisdom, discernment and peace each time as needed. We will miss you David.

OBITUARY

David Michael Holton Jr.

September 1, 1972 – February 24, 2015

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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