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David Haddock Obituary
Mr. Haddock, 40, of Charlotte, died January 31, 2007. He was a son of Betty Threlkeld Haddock and the late Paul Fairclough Haddock and a native of Charlotte.
David was a graduate of Myers Park High School and Lees McRae College. He also held a degree from Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee in Watchmaking and Microtechnology. David completed the Watchmakers of Switzerland Training and Education Program. He was a member of the American Watchmakers/Clockmakers Institute and the Chronometer Club. His watchmaking business was Haddock Horology and was based most recently in Statesville and Greensboro, NC.
He had been a member of Westminster and Myers Park Presbyterian Churches in Charlotte, First Presbyterian Church in Tulsa, OK, and he had attended First Presbyterian Church, Statesville, NC.
David enjoyed antique automobiles with his brothers. He was active in competitive shag dancing and competed throughout the southeast.
Survivors are his mother, Betty Threlkeld Haddock; sister, Betty Lou H. Brundick and husband Sterling; brother, Paul Haddock and wife Teri; brother, Jack Haddock and wife Marcia; nieces and nephews: Kip, George and Charles Haddock; John and Meredith Haddock; and John, Grace and Sterling Brundick.
A service to celebrate his life will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Myers Park Presbyterian Church, 2501 Oxford Pl., Charlotte. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dowd YMCA, 400 E. Morehead St., Charlotte, NC 28202.
Harry & Bryant Company is assisting the Haddock Family.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Haddock
clint davis
August 29, 2007
I am sorry to hear about david so late.I never knew him well but I remember him from church at westminster presbyterian.I hope everyone else is well.I think about Paul sometimes when we were kids.I live in huntersville these days.I have 2 daughters and I am married.I wish the best for your family...Clint Davis.
Arlie Brewer
February 24, 2007
What a tremendous loss suffered by all when such a true person is lost. Seems the only thing greater, is the blessings that came from being a part of David's life.
I miss the regular visits from my friend. David would stop by my shop, sometimes two or three times a week, while walking "Baby", his trusty Golden Retriever. We would talk watches, as he was a watchmaker. We would talk shop, as I am a goldsmith. We would talk shag, as he was a dancer. We would talk guns, as we both shot skeet. David was either well educated on a subject, or eager to learn more about it. He had a true interest in anything that was of interest to you. We spent hours, crafting some project, coming up with ideas, or just telling old stories, while “Baby” lay on the floor.
A truly selfless person, David befriended anyone he met. Anyone who ever met him, left a richer person. He was full of knowledge, as well as gift of making people feel good about themselves. If you had had a rough day, David was the ticket to a good evening. I only hope I can pass on some of what David has taught me about friendship, and generosity toward others.
As a true craftsman, I have seen him make many people happy, myself included, repairing or restoring an old watch. He has educated me on the lost art of fine watch making. Weather it was a modern complex mechanical movement, or an old handmade pocket watch, David knew how each component did its part.
I will miss David, as I know anyone who knew him will, but I feel blessed to have known him. My prayers and thoughts will include his family and others who were touched by him.
Your friend through David,
Sam Williams
February 20, 2007
Dear Haddock Family: Diminished as you are by the loss of David. As you will note at the end of this, I am Sam's dad and Sam and David had a very special bond. I participated in that slightly then and more deeply now. The loss of a dear friend is a lasting event, and in each moment of the loss there is some participation with family who are so terribly deprived of a life so well lived. I join Sam in sharing with you my message that life will go on with the heavy and loving memory of David. Sam Williams, Sr.
Tim Millsaps
February 13, 2007
To the Haddock Family, Though I didn't know David for many many years, but for the three short years I did, I shall remember for life, for he had rebuilt many a watch for me, many being his favorites, Omega Seamasters. He was a very kind and caring man. I shall miss his smile and friendship. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sam Williams, Jr.
February 12, 2007
Dear Mrs. Haddock, Betty Lou, Paul, and Jack,
With a heavy heart, I have been meaning to craft a proper letter of sympathy to you all to express my shared grief over the loss of David. I only hope that David will forgive me for doing so electronically rather than with a note on fine stationery, one of many lost customs that he maintained.
I have been remembering David often and fondly since Jack called with the sad news. Mom relayed that the service was beautiful. I regret that I was unable to be with you personally. She was kind enough to send me the MPPC program which has remained with me as I endeavored to record my thoughts about David. Since returning to Raleigh last year, I often think about our many good times here around Cameron Village and NC State, and our joint appearance in an article on entrepreneurs in The Raleigh Times. One of the many things that impressed me about David was his curiosity and tenacity to conquer things that interested him. From knowing all about (and how to repair) rare automobiles, to time pieces, to clothing, to music, or dancing, David's interests were truly a "mile wide". However, unlike many others with lots of interests and hobbies, David also understood these subjects comprehensively, making him a "mile deep".
This weekend was particularly nostalgic as I traveled to Chicago for memorial services for my great Aunt. Many years ago, in our ongoing efforts to earn a few bucks (that probably should have coined the name "two men and a truck") David and I packed and moved her from downtown Chicago to retire in Davidson. When, after only a few months, she decided that she missed Chicago, she didn’t have the heart to ask us to move her back. Even though the work was hard, and we charged too little, I know David, as always, would have been happy to oblige.
Through Haddock Horology, David literally remade an old Hamilton watch that my Dad had kindly given me as a keepsake. However, after too many of his tennis matches, the case had worn so badly that you could literally see inside. In a few weeks, David returned the watch so beautifully rebuilt that I felt compelled to give it back to my Dad for more years of enjoyment. Today Isabel and Sykes still use the cigar box, in which the watch was returned, to keep special items that they treasure. We remember how much fun they had singing for David and his dance partner when they visited our flat in Raleigh during 2003. Of course, everything fine and wonderful about David is no surprise to anyone having the privilege to know his parents and siblings.
As universally cited by his friends, David's manners, humor, politeness, and energy were always generously extended to me, Katy, and our children, and will be sorely missed.
With sincere condolences,
Sammy
Hadley Hayes
February 9, 2007
I am 20 years old now, and at the age of 13 (my awkward years) David was the first person, outside of my family, to tell me I was beautiful. He took me to my first concert and introduced me to life experiences that I might not have ever had if it were not for him. He extended the purest love I have experienced in my life. He embraced my mother, my sister, and I as if we were memebers of his own family. There are many things I will miss about David, but the thing I will miss most is the extreme happiness he brought into my life and into my family's home.
Beverly Quillen
February 7, 2007
David visited our family in Morristown while a student with our son at Lees McRae. We were sadden to learn of his death and sent our love and prayers to each of you. He was a delight and a true gentleman. God Bless
Sidney H. Yarbrough IV
February 6, 2007
Dear Haddock family,
It is with a heavy heart that I learned of your loss. David and I were friends and roomates at Lees McRae. He was always a gentleman and a true friend to everyone.
I remember the times that we would come to Charlotte and he would show me the town.
I also remember the way he would say "Sid I don't know if thats a good idea!" As I convinced he and some others into some type of mischief. What great times we had!
My heart is deeply saddened by your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
May God watch over you and your family in this time of need.
Sid
Kristen Seymour
February 6, 2007
Betty and Family,
I was sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brittany, Hunter, Kristen Seymour
Sandra Walsh
February 6, 2007
My condolences and prayers go out to the Haddock family on the passing of David. Know that I will be keeping you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. May God lift up your family and provide you comfort in the days ahead.
Michelle Vance Scott
February 6, 2007
I'm so sorry to have received this sad news. Dave was my classmate at Lees-McRae College-- and he had dinner with us during our 20th reunion at Homecoming. I am so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.
Jack Kurdzionak
February 5, 2007
I met David during a visit to North Carolina watchmakers as a representative of the American Watchmakers Clockmakers Institute. Never have I met a more polite and respectful person. Our profession has lost a valued colleague. Jack Kurdzionak, AWCI director.
Judy Tucker
February 5, 2007
Betty, So sorry about David. He had a wonderful Mother that was devoted to her family as well as her profession. From all of your Presby friends, never to be forgotten.
Hill Smith
February 5, 2007
David was a great friend and neighbor. There are gifts from David on tables and shelves in almost every room of our home. Antiques and thoughts that he would bring Phyllis and me from all his travels. I will always remember the way he would fly my youngest son in the air above his head. My three boys loved playing with David in our back yard. David was a Gentleman and a Scholar. He had a tremendous amount of knowledge of about any subject. I would tell him that he was a "know it all". I would call David and tell him what type of function I was going to and he would tell me what to wear. I will miss David greatly, but I will still be talking to him. My condolences go out to Betty, Paul, Jack, Betty Lou, and all of his family.
Carter and George MacBain
February 5, 2007
Paul,I was saddended to learn about Davids passing last week. I had met him in your store on occasion and admired that Haddock big smile you all have! Carter and I hope the pain you all feel now will be comforted by the many wonderful memories you share of David. Please know we have you all in our thoughts and prayers....
Connie Hayes
February 5, 2007
I moved to Charlotte 8 years ago and David was the first person I met when I visited Myers Park Presbyterian. Being the age of my youngest brother he was immediately cast into the role of sibling and Uncle to my daughters. He became a friend to us all. I came to know him as an intelligent, funny,appropriate,multi-talented person who had an old soul and the large heart of a hero. He loved his family and friends beyond all else. His great laugh will live on and he will be missed beyond words.
Robin Morley
February 5, 2007
David was a great friend of mine and to his fellow shaggers. He will be missed by so many. He had such a great smile and such a big heart. I remember getting a birthday card and him standing in line with a big smile to dance with me on my special day. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. God's grace WILL surround your heart and bring you peace.
Dianne Hager
February 5, 2007
David was a very dear friend and I will miss him very much. We danced and we laughed together. My heart is so saddened by his loss. I will always remember that sweet smile on his face everytime he looked at me.
Linda Campbell
February 5, 2007
I am on the staff @First Presbyterian Church Tulsa. I took David in as a member of this family of faith and although I did not know him for a long time, grew to like him very much and enjoyed his kindest and his appreciation for friendship. When he would return to Tulsa he came to worship and always looked me up to say hi. May God peace be with you.
Linda Campbell
Director of Outreach & Growth
Bobbie Johnston
February 5, 2007
Bettylou,
I was so sorry to hear from my sister of your brothers passing. It's been many years at Westminister since we were all very young growing up at that church. To you and your family may I extend my deepest sympathy.
Wit Jarochowski
February 4, 2007
I know David from the Oklahoma State University Watchmaking program where I was the instructor. I remember David as always smiling, always happy, and pleasant student. He patiently practiced working on watches. It is hard to for me to accept the fact that he is gone because he corresponded with me not long ago about his excitement of teaching a watchmaking course himself. He was very enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with others. I offer my condolences for his family and friends. He will be missed.
Ann King
February 4, 2007
Betty and children. I only found out about David's passing on Sunday. I am so sorry for your loss and would have been there for you had I known about it. I am so sure that he is shagging in heaven and that Kaka is watching him!. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time in you lives. Peace to a wonderful person,David.
Martha Bostian Bostian
February 4, 2007
I am deeply hurt to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with your family. I met David shagging. He was one of the nicest and sweetest people I have ever met. I enjoyed dancing with him very much. He was one of the best. We all loved him and will miss him deeply. A freind just called me to tell me and I wish I had know sooner. I would have like to have told you in person how much we all enjoyed David's frienship.He will be missed by alot of friends. May God Bless you and help you thought this time.
David Jacobs
February 4, 2007
Although I only knew David breifly, the times I saw him and the enjoyment I had talking with him are still in my memory. As a fellow watchmaker and member of the AWCI, I will miss his presence and professional fellowship. I just want to express my sympathy to his family and closest friends for his loss. He is greatly missed.
Jack Haddock
February 4, 2007
Thank you so much for your thoughts, prayers and comments. If you are reading this, please add your thoughts and memories of David, I can tell you that the family is reading these and this is truly helpful to us. God Bless each of you,
Sally Kiefer
February 3, 2007
To Paul, Betty Lou and the rest of the family. Knowing David was such a joy. I met him dancing years ago and loved his sweet, gentle spirit. He was so condiderate and nice to be around. He will be missed. Thinking of you all.
Reita and Patrick Bryant
February 3, 2007
Dear Mrs. Haddock and family,
Pat and I were so sorry to hear of David's passing. He and our son Zachary were friends from the first time they met at Lees McRae. I know Zachary considered him his best friend. I cannot imagine how you are dealing with this devastating reality. David has been to our home and family events over the years and everyone loved his presence. He always brought laughter and that will be missed. David was truly loved by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Richard Rogers
February 3, 2007
I would like to extend my deepest heartfelt sympathies to the family of David Haddock.
Even though I am not a personal friend of David's there is a strong connection in that I am also a watchmaker and fellow member of the Chronometer Club. Only now have I become aware of his graduation from the Oklahoma State watchmaking and micro-technology program and wish I could have congratulated him on this auspicious achievement. To have sought this type of training speaks volumes of the kind of person he was. Even without knowing him personally he must have been a very disciplined and dedicated individual who expected only the highest level of performance from himself. David will be missed not only by his family and friends but by his fellow watchmakers as well.
Sincerely, Richard Rogers
Sara Kiser Cooper
February 3, 2007
I'm so sorry to hear about David. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bobby Lewis
February 3, 2007
I remember David from The Stagg Shop on Hillsborugh ST.He would come in between class & hang out w us guys & talk about cars.He was a great guy just to talk to-always pleasent-He will be missed by all.
Bev Sherrill
February 3, 2007
David was a true gentlemen in every respect. He was a loving, caring and giving person and you could not have a better friend in all the world. He was so loved by so many and will be terribly missed
by all who were privilged to know him. My deepest sympathies to all his family members and all his friends. May God give him peace in heaven.
Jina Motts
February 3, 2007
David was such a positive and passionate man. It is truly an honor to have known him. I imagine their might be a shag gathering in heaven about now.
My thoughts and prayers to the family.
Jina Motts
Kay and Bob Newman
February 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Darlene Long-Cree
February 3, 2007
Betty and Family..I was so sorry to hear the passing of David.. I have the fondest Memory of dancing and competing Pro-am Westcoast Swing with him. As one of his Dance teachers, I feel truly blessed to have had him as my Friend and Student. I will always cherish the moment of David's face, when he Won his 1st Gold. I feel truly Blessed to have known him. He will alway hold a special place in my heart. My prayers go out to all of you..
James Compton
February 2, 2007
David was a fine man and I am blessed to have known him. He will be greatly missed.
Steve Schulze
February 2, 2007
A smiling face, a thoughtful greeting and a warm touch were David’s standard greeting. Always a dancing hit and known for his style to lead the ladies through choreographed shag steps. David had a kind and gentle way that has always been admired and will be missed.
Jeff and Rie Martin
February 2, 2007
Dear Jack, Marcia, John and Meredith,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time.
Lisa Cline
February 2, 2007
I too share in the fond memories of dancing with David. Always the gentleman with a kind word and sweet smile. He and I shared close birthdays and he always called me 10 + 1 with this being the years and days difference between our ages. David will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with friends and family.
Eric Beaver
February 2, 2007
I knew David from local dance events and from staying with him at the beach for SOS. I enjoyed my conversations with David. He always had had something interesting to say a good sense of humor. I will miss the weekly handshake and smile that he had when he saw his friends.
February 2, 2007
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours
- the Steeles
Trey and Louise Smith
February 2, 2007
Betty Lou and family, all of you are in our prayers. We were certainly blessed to have known David.
God's Blessings!
Gretchen Mark
February 2, 2007
I have fond memories of David, from Myers Park, but mostly from NC State...he introduced me to my first husband (and father of my 2 children). My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Gretchen Wohlbruck (Dunnagan) Mark
Pat Messick
February 2, 2007
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news. David was a good friend to me. I always looked forward to talking, laughing and dancing with him. I offer my sincere condolences to all his family and friends.
Anna McDowell
February 2, 2007
Thinking of you and your family.
Sincerely,
Anna
Tim Davis
February 2, 2007
I knew David by his outward enthusiasm and kindness,and will miss seeing him and talking. Let us pray the lord has cared for him and peace is with his family and friends.
Melissa Kelly
February 2, 2007
Betty Lou, Paul, Jack, and David were and are very wholesome honest people with solid core values and faith.
David was a good friend of Graham's
when they were in high school at Myers Park. They worked on cars together, went to Island Point and took the boat out, had many good times. Graham sees Jack and his family at the Methodist Church in Huntersville.
Graham's sister Sarah was in the same class as Jack at Selwyn Elem. and Myers Park H.S. Melissa knew Paul and Betty Lou. Mitch also knew Jack and David at Selwyn and Myers Park.
Our prayers are with David's family. Hold to your Faith and your memories.
Sincerely,
Melissa M. Kelly, Sarah M. Hodges, Mitch Mayfield, Graham Mayfield
Sonny Brown
February 2, 2007
I met David through shagging when he joined Lake Norman Shag Club years ago. I considered him my friend and we shared a love for muscle cars and talked about them often. I knew that his brother had a GS Buick as did mine. David took my father's retirement watch and repaired it for me after 30 years of not working and did it as a gift to me. His kindess was never forgotten. I will miss seeing David. May he continue to shag in heaven.
Abby Danner
February 2, 2007
I have nothing but pleasant thoughts when I think of David. I always thoroughly enjoyed dancing with him, he was the sweetest, nicest, most complimentaty person I know. I can see just his big smile and twinkle in his eyes. He will be greatly missed by me and all the dance groups.
Robin Smith
February 2, 2007
We are so sorry for your loss. In Raleigh we knew David as a fellow dancer as well as occasional west coast swing dance student. His enthusiasm and love of dancing and his friends will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Graham Mayfield
February 2, 2007
David & I had some great times at Myers
Park High School & during our college years.
Allen Smith
February 2, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Robert Wellons III
February 2, 2007
David
was a true longtime friend that was always interesting and enjoyable to
speak with. He made friends from all over and always carried himself as
a gentleman. His craftmanship of watches was excellent as another
friend said about his Rolox... He made it new again, better than ever
before. David gave items he had collected to friends and family, as he gave my little girl and gold watch. David was Uncle Dave to my children
and they enjoyed him too. He worked for me in my business for a time
and was always well liked by my customers. David was not afraid to be
himself and to enjoy life in a morally fashion, greeting people by
their first name. He will be missed always and I will never forget him
as my very good friend. My the Lord have mercy on his soul.
Sharon Hammill
February 2, 2007
David will be missed. He was a very sweet person and was always smiling. I knew David through shagging and just can't believe this has happened. My prayers are with you all.
Elise Coley Bryant
February 2, 2007
Words cannot express the loss that I feel. David was a wonderful friend to me and "Uncle" to my two sons. Seventeen years of memories with David, allow me to keep him close to my heart. It is these wonderful memories that I will hold dear. His charm and grace made him a true southern gentleman. His laughter was always contagious. My children always enjoyed being with him because he was the fun "Uncle". David was so meticulous in anything that he did including his love of working on automobiles, watches, and dancing. He was always willing to help his friends in need. He was an incredible dancer and had such poise. He always made his partner look better than she was. My last memories of David are laughing and dancing with him. He always made you feel so special. I will truly miss him. I want his family to know how much he was loved and how much he added to the lives of the people that he called friends. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time of loss. All my love, Elise Coley Bryant
Michael and Nancy Feder
February 2, 2007
Jack, Marshia, Merridith and John,
Please know that we are thinking of you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Rhonda Lederer
February 2, 2007
My sincerest sympathies to Paul and all of the family.
Ella Surrette
February 2, 2007
Dear Haddock Family,
Jerry and I are so sorry for your loss of David. We will always remember the fun and happy times he spent with our son, Scott, at our home and Lord knows where else!! He was Scott's "brother" and Scott is devastated. Our love, thoughts, and most important, prayers, are with you at this time. Love, Jerry and Ella Surrette
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