David Alfred Ashbaugh passed away on July 22, 2018 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC. David is survived by his wife, Dorothy Pearsall Ashbaugh of Kure Beach, NC where he and Dot have resided for the past 20 years.
David was born November 16, 1955, in Durham, NC to the parents of Virgil and Betty Ashbaugh. David was preceded in death by his parent and brother, Virgil John Ashbaugh III all of Durham, NC.
David is survived by his sister, Nancy Ashbaugh Johnson, of Winter Springs, Florida and brother Eric (Michele) Ashbaugh of Randleman, NC. As well nephews and nieces; Erik (Laura) Johnson, their children; Brayden and Cooper. Brian (Cristina) Johnson of Orlando, FL. Joshua (Sara) Wood, their children; Logan, Charleigh, and Bryce of Asheboro, NC. Cory Wood, preceded her uncle in death. In addition, numerous loved Pearsall nieces and nephews, Alex and Eric Henderson and Godchildren; Jenna and Justin Jordan.
David attended Durham County schools and graduated high school from The Kiski School in Pennsylvania. He then attended UNC – Chapel Hill and Cape Fear Technical School where he earned a degree in Marine Technology. David was a respected plumbing contractor in the Wilmington / Kure Beach area and was the owner of Ashbaugh Plumbing Company for many years.
David was a loving husband, uncle, brother, and friend to many always having a quick wit, big smile and a story to tell. He will be greatly missed by all, especially his beloved Ruth.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Durham at 305 East Main Street, Durham NC on Friday July 27th at 2:00 pm. Hall-Wynne Funeral Service is handling the arrangements. Private interment will be at Maplewood Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC in lieu of flowers.
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