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Phillip C. Lyman
February 16, 2026
David was a dear and close friend during all my years living on Hilton Head Island, 1978-1990. We met through the Jaycees and spent time together in many civic projects, notably the Celebrity Golf Tournament. Bright, analytical and diplomatic, David was a peacemaker among men and a genuine friend to all people of good faith. It was a privilege to know him.
John LaDue
December 24, 2025
Very, very sad news. Dave and I were good friends starting with our early days at Sea Pines. Lots of good memories shared with he and "Muscles" ;-). Sincere condolences to Nancy and family.
Steve Gladden
November 18, 2025
I have lost a great friend and former business partner. His attributes were too numerous to name. We shall all greatly miss him. Our condolences to Nancy and his entire family. Steve & Sally Gladden
Andria Hudson
November 10, 2025
Kimberly and DJ, I know your dad was always proud of you two. My condolences.
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Andria Hudson
November 10, 2025
Nancy, so sorry for your loss. My 18 years of working with David were the best.
Phillip Casey Lyman
November 9, 2025
David was a dear friend during my early years working on Hilton Head.
In all my life; as a student at Stanford University; as an Army officer for four years at Fort Benning, Georgia; and for 18 years as a Federal Administrative Law Judge, Dave was head and shoulders above most all the people I ever met and served with. God rest his soul.
Phillip C. Lyman
November 8, 2025
Nancy, my thoughts and love go out to you. Dave was one of my best friends during my family's time on Hilton Head. He was capable, kind and caring with a delightful sense of humor. All of us have sustained a loss, but all of us are the better for having shared this world with him. Phil Lyman
Gail DellaRosa
November 6, 2025
Wonderful, wonderful gentleman. A joy to be around.
Mary Alexander (Westmoreland)
November 6, 2025
Nancy, I am so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
Jane McKay
November 5, 2025
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Nancy. David was delightful, and had a marvelous sense of humor. I remember him well from our children´s time at Sea Pines Montessori.
Vera Cloud
November 5, 2025
Such a loss for your family.
Tom and Vera Cloud
Ann Zeden
November 5, 2025
Loved the many times together. David was a great guy and so good looking. Sending love and deepest sympathy to Nancy, David, JR, and Kimberly and Hunt.
David Fedor
November 4, 2025
A man of integrity and a true friend.
Teri Fulton
November 4, 2025
Sending you and your family so much love. I have the fondest memories of David and all the many things he accomplished on Hilton Head. Such a fine man!
Martha Fruehauf
November 4, 2025
So sad to hear this news.
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