David-French-Obituary

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David Lee French

Valdese, North Carolina

Dec 27, 1930 – Dec 3, 2017 (Age 86)

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BORN
December 27, 1930
DIED
December 3, 2017
AGE
86
LOCATION
Valdese, North Carolina

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Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory Inc. - Valdese Obituary

Mr. David Lee French, 86, died peacefully at his home in Valdese, NC on Sunday December 3, 2017. He was born December 27, 1930 in Mansfield, Ohio, a son to the late David J. French and Lillian W. French. A graduate of Kent State University, Kent, Ohio; he was a United States Air Force veteran and served during the Korean War. Mr. French was a Certified Public Accountant for more than fifty years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife Judith French. They were both members of First United Methodist Church in Valdese. He is survived by sons, David French of Reidsville, NC, Gregory French of Greensboro, NC, Matthew French of Greensboro, NC; daughter, Rebecca French of Poland Maine; and grandchildren, David, Elizabeth, Emily, Erin, Cameron, Logan, and Elijah. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017, at 1:00 PM, at First United Methodist Church in Valdese, with Rev. Jim King officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Valdese Public Library 213 St Germain Ave SE, Valdese, NC 28690 or First United Methodist Church at 217 St Germain Ave SE, Valdese, NC 28690. An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com. Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family.

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I am soo happy to have his piano he buy in 1964 . Hes name is in paper and addres .

I feel very thankful to have known Dave and Judy French for so many years. Mr. French was the CPA for Reliable Insurance since the 1970s and when I purchased the agency in 1999 he was so kind to help me understand the financial side of the business. He was always pleasant and so helpful. He taught me a lot about running my business and I will always be thankful our paths crossed. I also remember how he loved his wife, Judy. Two beautiful souls are together in heaven now. Thank you Mr....

I truly regret the passing of David French. During his years in Lenoir he was first my CPA and then he became a very good friend. We also attended the same church. I wish to express my deepest sympathy to his family.

David French was one of the finest people I have ever known. I work at the Valdese Library so I was lucky enough to see him quite often. He even spent hours one day helping me separate Legos for Lego Club for the children. He was a joy to all of us who work at the library and he will be deeply missed. I will be unable to attend the service because I am out of town. Please know all of you are in my thoughts.