David Tsao Fu

David Tsao Fu

June 14, 2024

Dr. David Tsao Fu, 77, of Greensboro and Chapel Hill died on Friday, June 14, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital. Dr. Fu was born in China and moved with his family to Greensboro in 1959.

He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill, from which he received a Bachelor's degree, as well as a Master's degree in Linguistics and a Ph D. in Gerontology. He taught courses at colleges in the UNC system before entering a long career owning and operating the Mandarin Gazebo Gift Shop in Greensboro, Chapel Hill, and Carrboro.

He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Shang-Ling Fu and his mother Mrs. Chen-Te Chang Fu. He is survived by a sister, Dr. Victoria R. Fu of Blacksburg, Va, a sister, Pearl Fu Magovern and her husband Dennis of Winston-Salem; a nephew, Shannon W. Magovern; and a niece, Kyna W. Magovern.

David was an extremely caring and sociable person who was devoted both to his family and to a multitude of good friends. He was a talented artist and pianist and was an avid supporter of UNC, especially all things athletic.

Dr. Fu will be laid to rest at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 27 at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Greensboro.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 607 North Greene St. at 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A reception will follow the service at the church, where David was a faithful congregant.

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hanes-Lineberry, 515 North Elm St., Greensboro.