Rev. David Burke York

Memorial service for Reverend David Burke York, age 93, of Lithia Springs, Georgia, will be Saturday, October 5, 2024, at 12:30pm at First Baptist Church in Mableton, Georgia with Joseph David York officiating. Visitation will be from 11:30am until service time on Saturday at the Church. In addition, it will be live streamed online. To find the service, please search for First Baptist Church Mableton on Facebook.
David York, who was born August 27, 1931, in Lumberton, North Carolina to Joseph David York and Mary Alice Boyle York, died on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at his home in Lithia Springs with his family by his side.
In 1951, while serving in the Army after his tour in Korea, David met the love of his life in Stockton, California. David and Wanda Pyeatt were married on April 2, 1952, at First Baptist Church, Willits, California five days before he was shipped out to France. In February 1953, while stationed in France, their daughter, Debby, was born in California and 6 months later, Mother and Daughter took a train to North Carolina to live with her new in-laws. After David completed his term of service, he took a train to Hamlet, North Carolina, where he met his 9-month-old daughter. In July 1954, while living in Lumberton, North Carolina, their second daughter, Rebecca, was born. In July 1957, while attending Toccoa Bible College in Toccoa, Georgia, their son, David Burke York, Jr., was born.
Pastor York began his ministry after attending Flora McDonald College in Red Springs, North Carolina. In 1956, he transferred to Toccoa Falls Bible College, Toccoa, Georgia where he graduated in 1959 with a BA Degree in Bible. While in Toccoa, he was pastor of the Clarks Creek Baptist Church in Martin, Georgia. He was ordained to the ministry at Carnes Creek Baptist Church in Martin, Georgia. After completing college in Toccoa, he enrolled in New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he completed his seminary training in 1962 and was called to pastor Emmanuel Baptist Church in New Orleans, Louisiana. After completing his seminary training, Rev. York was called to Harrison Road Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia, from 1962 until 1965. Rev. York became pastor of Mableton First Baptist Church on August 15, 1965, to 1972. On March 19, 1972, Rev. York answered the call to Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church in East Point, Georgia where he served until 1976. First Baptist Church of Hoover in Birmingham, Alabama called him to be their pastor in May 1976 through June 1978. In June 1978, Rev. York became pastor of Orchard Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama where he ministered until December 1984. He came home to First Baptist Mableton in December 1984 where he ministered faithfully until September 8, 1996. East Cobb Baptist in Marietta, Georgia called Rev. York as pastor, where he ministered for 16 years, retiring July 1, 2012.
David enjoyed traveling, and he and Wanda often organized tours to the Holy Land and Europe for family, friends, and congregation. David would visit Holden Beach, NC with his parents from an early age, and throughout the years he cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren there. David is best known for his counsel, encouragement and his love for family.
David is predeceased by his Son, David Burke York, Jr., (2016), his Parents, Joseph David York (1972) and Mary Alice Boyle York (1982), his Sister, Bonnie Lee York Lamb (1960)
He is survived by his loving Wife of 72 years, Wanda Pyeatt York
Two Daughters: Debby York Bell (Reid Bell), Rebecca York O'Quin (Randy O'Quin), Daughter-In-Law: Pamela Jones York
Eight Grandchildren: Jack Reid Bell, III (Cindy), Burke Jackson (Olga), Jessica O'Quin (Cesar),
Joseph York (Sai), Michael York, Luke O'Quin (Sara), Ros Bell (Jessica), Brian York (Alex)
Thirteen Great Grandchildren: Christian Bell, Haden Bell, Makaila York, Alexander Jackson, Joshua York, Maddox O'Quin, Catherine Jackson, Kali York, Charleigh O'Quin, Eldridge Bell, Marceline Bell, Finn O'Quin, Charlotte York
Two Brothers: Billy York, Donald York
The family would like to acknowledge Alan Novoselsky, Martha, Suzan, and Tawanda of Symponia Hospice for their care, comfort, and understanding. They would also like to express gratitude to Angela and Leah Scott for their continued devotion to the family; their friendship and incredible support has been a blessing.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans (www.DAV.org)
Memorial services will be held at Mableton First Baptist:
Saturday, October 5, 2024
5385 Church St Mableton, GA 30126
Visitation- 11:30am-12:30pm
Memorial Service- 12:30pm