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David Pharr Obituary
February 22, 1937 - May 26, 2023
Fort Mill, South Carolina - David Renn Pharr, 86, of Traditions Dr in Fort Mill, SC, died Friday, May 26, 2023, at his home with his wife and family by his side. He was born February 22, 1937, in Wilkes County to the late Howard Neal and Minnie Lorena Davis Pharr. Mr. Pharr was well known thoughout the Southeast as a minister for the Church of Christ, and perhaps best known for his 50 years of service with the Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ in Rock Hill.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Ruth Welborn and his brother Claude Pharr.
Survivors include his wife Margaret (Peggy) Bunker Pharr of the home; three sons, James David Pharr (Karen) of Myrtle Beach, SC; Howard Neal Pharr (Nancy) of Tampa, FL; Stephen Charles Pharr (Missie) of Rock Hill, SC; one daughter, Elizabeth Jean Pharr of Denton, TX; eleven grandchildren, and thirteen great-grandchildren.
The family wishes to thank Nicole Milbauer, Hospice and Community Care, and the Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ for the love and care given to David and the family during his illness.
A memorial service will be held at 1 PM, Saturday, June 3, at Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ, 339 Charlotte Avenue in Rock Hill, SC with Jeff Trotter officiating. The family will receive friends from 11-1 prior to the service.
Memorial gifts may be made to Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ ( In Memory of David Pharr) or Hospice and Community Care.
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Seldon Ward
February 14, 2024
Baptized my baby girl into Christ. RIP Brother Pharr and thank you.
Roger Harrell
September 29, 2023
I worshipped with David and the brethren at Charlotte Avenue from 2000 - 2005. Although my time there was short, David and the brethren there had a profound impact on my life. I just heard today he passed away and immediately there was is an absence in my heart that will never be filled. My heart goes out to you all. Your support helped me through a difficult time in my life and David's sermons still ring in my ears today. David's message titled "WHAT WE STAND FOR" was the most powerful and scriptural one I have ever heard.
RIP MY OLD FRIEND
Roger Harrell
Cynthia Wilson James
June 3, 2023
Sending love and hugs to the Pharr Family from Cynthia Wilson James, the Winthrop student who would have blended in easier at the congregation "across town." But, thanks to David´s faithful stand, Peggy, Karen, Jeff and members of Charlotte Avenue COC, I felt at home and grew spiritually. Forever grateful!
Wilbert and Veronica McCullough
June 2, 2023
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Brenda Rutherford
June 2, 2023
David was a great servant of the Lord. We were so grateful to the Upton's for having us over last year so we could visit with David.
Jerry Mundy
June 1, 2023
Our condolences to the family. May the Lord comfort and strengthren you all as only He can during a time such as this. David will truly be missed by many, because of his love for God and humanity. Love, Jerry and Janice Mundy.
Dan & Wanda Thornton
June 1, 2023
Peggy, our condolences to you and the family. May God grant you the comfort and strength needed for such a time as this. David is an inspiration to us to maintain our faithfulness to the Lord. May God's blessings be upon you. Love, Dan & Wanda Thornton
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