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David Priester Obituary

David Allan Priester, II SUMMERVILLE - David Allan Priester, II ascended into Heaven on March 29, 2013, following an accident at work on the night of March 18, 2013. David was born on November 29, 1974 at Roper Hospital in Charleston, SC. He is the son of Vicki Motts Priester and David A Priester I and the Grandson of Jim and Thelma Motts all of Summerville, SC. David is predeceased by Grandparents Howard and Thelma Priester, Great Grandparents Ollie M. and Adam Motts, Great Grandmother Evie Drake Thompson, and Brother in law Gregory Norton II. He is the husband of Lisa J. (Tortorici) Priester. Lisa and David were married on January 11, 2005 and they have two beautiful daughters Caroline Isabella Priester (4), and Virginia Anabella Priester (16 months.) David and his family are members of Bethany United Methodist Church in Summerville, SC. He is survived by his wife and children, a sister Heather M. Postell (Eric) of Goose Creek, SC., Father in law Pete Tortorici (Lee) of Mississippi, Mother in law Cindy Norton of North Charleston, Brother in law Pete Tortorici Jr (Julie), Sister in law Whitney Prillaman (Ben) of North Charleston, Niece Lauren Postell, Aunts, and an Uncle. David is a 1993 graduate of Stratford High School and attended the College of Charleston. In 2005 he completed CSX railroad's locomotive engineers program and worked for CSX out of Richmond, Virginia before returning to Charleston in 2008. He was an employee of AAA Car Care Centers where he worked as a mechanic. He recently finished the Aircraft Assembly Program at Trident Technical College. He is employed by Boeing of South Carolina as a Composite Fabrication Specialist. David loved the Lowcounty rivers and lakes. You could find him kayaking, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, and boating in the Stono River, Charleston Harbor, and the barrier islands. He loved sharing his passion for history as he was a carriage, bus, and walking tour guide for many years. It was at that time when he met his wife, Lisa. He also loved gardening, as well as fixing and repairing anything for family members. He had just started his job at Boeing and loved coming home and sharing the new things he learned daily. He had an adventurous life, one that would make an interesting biography. He is a true family man who showed his love for his wife and two children, and was always one to end family gatherings with a hug. David will be missed by his family and many friends who showed their love in many ways during his brief stay at the Medical University of South Carolina. He also showed his love for his fellow man by becoming and organ donor. A memorial service will be held at Bethany United Methodist on Monday, April 1, 2013 at 10am. All friends and family are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers a college fund for his daughters has been created at South Carolina Federal Credit Union and called the David Priester Memorial Fund. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 30 to Apr. 1, 2013.

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Patrick Shipley

March 24, 2023

I miss you brother. I remember what you taught me

Lonnie Adams

March 24, 2019

Dave was, or should i say is a great great guy. I had some of the best times of my life hangin out with him back in the day. Just a very kind, really good person. He really helped me out through some tough times. Honestly i cant say enough about him.

Lonnie Adams

May 4, 2016

I first met Dave at Kinko's when I took a job trying to get my life together. Dave was my trainer and we instantly hit it off and became good friends. I only knew him for a few years but in that time he was a great friend. I had been trying to locate him for sometime now to thank him for something he said to me that I never forgot that helped me find my path as a professional Chef,almost 18 years ago. I only wish I had found him sooner. I am so very sorry for your loss and I look forward to seeing Dave again in heaven someday.

Lisa Priester

May 27, 2015

Thinking of you today and everyday. As we prepare for Caroline's graduation from Kindergarten tomorrow, my mind drifts to you and how proud you would be. You have left me with a strong support group of people who love and care about all of us, especially our girls. You are still taking care of us from up there...

April 28, 2015

May god be with you in heaven,and his hand on your families hearts,while here on earth. We can all pray that this will not happen again to any of our brothers and sisters...

Vicki Priester

March 11, 2015

In Loving Memory of son, David.

Vicki Priester

March 11, 2015

In memory of our sweet son on anniversary of his death. Two years this March 29, 2015.
Think of you each day. Love, Mom

Denise Saylor - Lucas

April 5, 2013

Dear David's Family,
My heart goes out to you all.
You are in my prayers and I hope you find peace in knowing he is in Gods hands now, where one day we will all be together.

Crystalyn Snyder

April 4, 2013

Lisa, I'm so sorry for your loss. David was a great guy in high school. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your little ones

Much Love, Jennifer (Kern) Dela Cruz

April 4, 2013

Sweet Lisa Jo . . . just want you to know my fam is praying for yours.

April 3, 2013

David, Vicki, Heather,
Words won't come to say how I feel about our loss. Davie was always a bright cheery spot on a otherwise so-so day. Things will never be the same and my heart and soul cries for all of you. He should be with us. The only thing that we can find to exclaim is "Davie is with his Lord." God bless him and each of the folks left behind to grieve for him.
Always in my heart, love Aunt Linda

Donnie Arnold

April 3, 2013

David and Vicki,
Many years have passed since our high school days. I can share your loss of a son because I lost my oldest (Donnie Arnold III) in a car accident years ago. May God, Family and Friends comfort you.
Your Old Friend,
Donnie Arnold
Edisto Island

April 3, 2013

Lisa, You and the girls are in our prayers. I can't begin to say how I feel about the terrible loss of such a sweet and loving young man. I have the greatest memories of Davie and will always cling to that and the belief that he is now with our Saviour Jesus Christ and I know he made a lasting impression on anyone that met him.
Love, Aunt Linda and David Johnson

Ashley, Chad, Stellan, & Claesson Wendt

April 3, 2013

Lisa,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and those beautiful girls. May God & time comfort your pain.

A Team Mate

April 3, 2013

sorry for your loss, may you and your children accept gods love,

Tina Marie

April 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to the family on your loss. God Bless

Bobby North

April 3, 2013

Did not know you but my brother god has a place for you. Family take care of yourself in this time of mourning because you will see him again.

Amy Fish

April 2, 2013

Lisa, I am deeply saddened to hear of your husband's passing. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry, Lisa. May you feel God's loving arms holding you close during this difficult time. You will always have the support and love from your friends at Carver Elementary. God bless!

amanda porter

April 2, 2013

Sorry for your loss. David was a heartfelt guy. I met him while he worked at aaa. May the lord be with his family in this hard time

Donna Davis

April 2, 2013

Vicki and David,
We are so very sorry.Much love and thoughts from the Davis family are with you.

Bonnie Cooper

April 2, 2013

So sorry to hear about your loss, I didn't know David very well, but I remember him as very kind hearted with a great sense of humor. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

Harvey and Terry Owens

April 1, 2013

Vicki and David and Family;
I was so sorry to learn of your tragic loss. Only the peace that passes all understanding, and comes from our Heavenly Father, can bring you comfort during a time such as this. Please know that you are, and will be, in our prayers in the coming days.
In His Love, Harvey and Terry Owens

Brenda Gunter

April 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this very difficult time.

Bramlett Drew

April 1, 2013

I was friends with David and Heather in college. Just heard of his death yesterday. So sorry and I will keep all of the Priesters in my prayers.

Tom & Molly Anderson

April 1, 2013

Lisa, our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. If you need anything let us know.

Lorraine Terry

April 1, 2013

Mr. and Mrs. Priester and Heather
I am so sorry for your loss - I only just heard about this and want you to know Blair and I have you all in our thoughts and prayers. Blair was so glad he had the opportunity to be in contact with David recently and very saddened to just hear this news.

Lorraine Terry and family

Lorraine Terry

April 1, 2013

Mr. and Mrs. Priester and Heather,

I am so very sorry for your loss. I only just learned of this from Blair. He was very upset also, having just learned of it himself. He had recently been back in contact with David and was so glad that he had that opportunity to touch base with him again. Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Lorraine Terry

April 1, 2013

David,Vicki,Heather,Lisa,those beautiful Granddaughters, and the rest of your wonderful family,
We can not express how deeply saddened we all are to know the news of Davids accident and loss. We have been praying for him and your family since we heard the tragic news. Our Heather is such good friends with Lisa and has kept us posted on everything.
We are all remembering David and all the kids when they were so little and running around St James. It is so amazing, because it seems just like yesterday. Heather, I wanted to let you know that I lost my own brother and only sibling 7 years ago, suddendly and unexpectedly, so I know what you are going through. I can not imagine what you, Vicki and David and Lisa and the girls are going through.
We will continue to pray for you and your entire family, and please know that we miss all of you dearly.
Hugs and prayers,
The Orton family,
Mark, Cindy, Heather, Jason, Meagan, Stone and My father William Rickard.
My mother passed away 2 years ago.
Please let us know if there is anything we can ever do for you and I would love to hear from you when you can. Lisa can get our contact information from our Heather. We were so sorry that we could not attend his memorial due to work. Heather said it was so beautiful and moving.

Amanda Weese

April 1, 2013

I am very sorry for your loss! I didn't know David personally however, I support his building. I saw you requested funds for his daughters college so I am going to start atleast with my team to start that. If there is anything else we can do Please let us know! Again I'm so sorry!

Christi Van Slooten

April 1, 2013

It has been many, many years since high school but what fond memories I have of David. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Christy Green

April 1, 2013

Dear Lisa, we don't really know each other but I just want to let you know that you and your children are in my prayers. You brought a chair for my elderly mother to sit in during a ceremony at Newington Elementary's libary and seem like a very sweet person. I am so sorry to hear about your loss and will continue to pray for your strength during this tough time. May God bless you, Christy Green and family

April 1, 2013

To the family, our sincere thoughts and prayer's for your entire family.
Latika Dickerson
Co-worker

April 1, 2013

To the Priester family,
We were so sorry to read about the untimely death of your beloved son,David. May God bless and comfort all of you and give you great memories that will never die.
Anne and Ronnie Mackenzie

Madge Springs

April 1, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Brooke Hamilton

April 1, 2013

To the Priesters', Lisa & girls' & Heather & family:

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. We will continue to pray for you during this difficult time. Let it be of some comfort that David will forever be your guardian angel. Please let us know if you need anything.
Brett & Brooke Hamilton(Crenshaw)

Janet

April 1, 2013

His family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Elaine Yeats

April 1, 2013

Dear Priester family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. He is a very nice young man. May GOD bless your family during this time.

Take care.

Tracy Miley Norton

April 1, 2013

Mr. David, Ms. Vicky, and Heather, what a wonderful gift it was to know David in high school. I wish you peace in knowing he is in a better place watching over his "girls". You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Melissa Hutto

April 1, 2013

My thoughts and prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.

Theresa McDaniel

April 1, 2013

To the family: Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
The McDaniel Family, (BooneHill United Methodist Church)
Theresa McDaniel, employed by Boeing

Megan Miller (Peresie)

April 1, 2013

Lisa, Words cannot express how sorry I am for the loss of your husband. Know that you and your sweet girls are in my thoughts and heart.

Barry and Diane Creek

April 1, 2013

Our thoughts are with you and your family. May God hold you close and give you strength. Thinking of you.

Jean Garren

April 1, 2013

You are all in my thoughts and in my prayers. May God Comfort you in your loss and hold and protect you in the palms of his hands.

William Cole

March 31, 2013

I will always remember the good times we had in high school. He was my friend, and I am sad to see him go. God Bless the family and friends.

Asim & Jen Quick

March 31, 2013

Lisa, Asim and I are deeply saddened....words can not express. You will remain in our prayers...

Dawn Lott Wilson

March 31, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends. I am so very sorry for your loss.

James, Carla, & Jamie Cade

March 31, 2013

Vicki- our family will be remembering you in our prayers. We are so sorry to hear about David and our heartfelt thoughts will be with you all.

Jamie, james & carla Cade

March 31, 2013

Mrs. Vicki, Mr. David and Heather: you are in our thoughts and prayers. We will always cherish Davie! The Cade family

Cat Hogan

March 31, 2013

Dave will be remembered as a big brother to us at work; filling our lives with constant laughter, big smiles and a passion for building airplanes. Lisa, you and your little girls are in my family's prayers always and always as well as his parents, sister and extended family. Dave will be missed so much.

March 31, 2013

May God Bless your family. It was truly a pleasure and honor to have known you in high school and will always cherish the memories. Beth and I will keep your family in our prayers.

Lisha Hodges-Williams

March 31, 2013

Vicki, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family and I pray that God will give you strength during this tragic time.

Richard Pullam

March 31, 2013

David was a very good friend. He will truly be missed by all. God Bless. Praying For The Priesters

Terry Blackwell

March 31, 2013

We've been watching FB everyday mostly from David and Carla. So sorry to hear of the accident,kept praying he would be alright.Such a fine looking guy with a bright future. With the family you have and God's grace things will work out. Don 't know how we could handle this.Love you all,Terry,Mulloy,Kelly & Sheila Blackwell.

Gail Ferguson

March 31, 2013

I've met David personally, but because of the love of God I have , I hurt also and as A fellow coworker. May you find strength in the Lord.

Lisa Ford

March 31, 2013

May God bless the Priester family and grant them strength. My prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I am so very sorry!

Steve Olmes

March 31, 2013

As a fellow Boeing employee. Your with the Lord now and he will take care of everything. My prayers are with your family.
Steve

Brandy Watts Miller

March 31, 2013

So sorry to hear about David. Had the pleasure of knowing him in High School. My thoughts and prayers to his family.

Jamie Nettles

March 31, 2013

So sorry to hear this, had the pleasure of going to High school with David. He was a Grest Guy and I know will be dearly missed. I will keep his family in my prayers. Jamie Nettles

Linda Priester Johnson

March 31, 2013

I love you my sweet nephew, David. I feel the pain of your immediate family and know that you are now Caroline, Virginia, and Lisa's guardian angel. God bless you and I will see you soon.
Much love, Aunt Linda

Linda Malphrus

March 31, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends during this time of great sadness.

Kathy Hagen

March 31, 2013

Lisa, David was a wonderful man and daddy. Words cannot express the pain I feel for you and your wonderful little girls. He is with the Lord and watching us all.

Matthew Starrick

March 31, 2013

I'm gunna miss Dave. He became a good friend quickly as I realized what kind of man he was. He was a man of honer, integrity, and nobility. I am proud to have known him, and proud to have called him my friend...

Leah Doney-Neel

March 31, 2013

Lisa, Caroline, and Virginia: my heart aches for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God's love and compassion give you the strength to carry you through this difficult time. If you need anything at all, I am here for you. Just ask. Love, Leah, Scott, and Zachary

Liz Price

March 31, 2013

Lisa, David will be missed by so many people. He loved life and people. That is his legacy to so many outside his family. Continuing prayer for you and your family.

Carolyn Sires

March 31, 2013

Lisa--As a fellow school district employee, my family and I have prayed for you during this tragedy. I know from experience that you will find a reserve of strength you never want to have to tap into, but that God never leaves us alone to face our trials. Jesus weeps for you and your precious babies, but he also knows the paradise that David has entered. It is clear that the outpouring of concern throughout the district shows how much you are loved.

Clover Barnes

March 30, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with David's family and friends in this time of tragic sadness. Lisa, if you and the girls need anything, please don't hesitate to reach out to your FTBMs. We love you and are here for you.

LaSonya Smalls

March 30, 2013

My prayers are with each and everyone of you. May God continue to strengthen you doing your time of sorrow.

Kristin Creech Kizer

March 30, 2013

Growing up I lived right next door to the Motts (David's grandparents). My heart goes out to his entire family as I can't imagine what all of you are going through. I will pray for all of you that the Good lord will see you through this difficult time.

amanda hudson

March 30, 2013

My heart and prayers go out to Lisa and their girls. May God bless you all.

Annie Stout

March 30, 2013

Prayers to you and your family! My heart hurts for you all!

Heather Newell

March 30, 2013

Lisa, my heart goes out to you & the children. You are in my prayers and I hope you find peace in knowing he is in Gods hands now

Patrick Shipley

March 30, 2013

My heart hurts... I hope you find peace and you are always in my thoughts

Mary Hurst

March 30, 2013

Lisa, my prayers and heart goes out to you, your daughters and the rest of the family. Dave seems like an amazing man and he will always be with you all. My love and condolences to you. I wish I was there to offer my love and support but I know there are many there who I know will help guide you through these times. God bless.

Jimmy Baldwin

March 30, 2013

David was a great man. My thoughts and prayers go to your family.

March 30, 2013

Vicky, You and your family are in my prayers. May God Bless you in the days to come.

Cindy Stevens

Daphne Simmons

March 30, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Teri&Jimmy Lifsey

March 30, 2013

Vickie&David ,you & your family our in our prayers.May God hold you and comfort your family with his everlasting love.

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