David Leroy Carver Sr.

David Leroy Carver Sr, 67, of Bath, passed away peacefully at Vidant Beaufort Hospital on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. David was preceded in death by his parents, Leroy A. and Phyllis J. Carver. He is survived by two sons, David L. Carver Jr. of Wilmington, NC and Christopher S. Carver and wife Esther of Honolulu, Hawaii; three brothers, Carlton Carver, James Carver, and Stephen Carver all of Washington and two sisters, Linda Clark of Washington and Mary McRoy of New Bern; four grandchildren, Rowan E. Carver, Kai-Noah Carver, Benjamin F. Carver and Okina B. Carver. He is also survived by his former wives, Gloria S. Carver and Wilda G. Carver David was a man of many accomplishments. He loved his family and friends passionately. David and his father, Leroy, co-founded Carver Machine Works. Together, they were innovators in industrial pump repair. David loved the water, and especially loved to be fast on the water. His first speed boat was named Thumper, and many folks in Washington remember hearing him tearing up and down the river. David is still a world record holder in the unlimited outboard class with his beloved boat, Skywalker. David was a very generous, kind man, and everybody who knew him loved him. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Oakdale Cemetery with Dr. Greg Barmer officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 5-7 p.m. Pallbearers include Bill Nunnally, Bill Koonce, Wallace Selby, Fenner Wallace, Sam Willard, and Wayne Woolard. Honorary pallbearer is Bill Myers. You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com. Joseph B. Paul, Jr. Funeral Service & Washington Funeral and Cremation are serving the Carver family.