David McDonald

1951 - 2023

David McDonald

September 5, 1951 - April 22, 2023

David Hugh McDonald, 72, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. He leaves behind dear friends and a much beloved family.

David was born in Statesville N.C. on September 5, 1951. He was the only child of Richard Hugh McDonald and Gladys Waugh McDonald.

David graduated from Statesville Senior High in 1969 then attended Catawba Valley Technical Institute to obtain an Associate degree in Electronics. After his graduation he married Kathy Marlowe of Troutman, N.C. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 3, 2022.

David worked in the electronics field. He retired from the NC Highway Patrol radio shop where he worked in Hickory and Salisbury.

He served Scout Master for Boy Scout troop 335 in Hickory N.C. from 1992 until 2000. David served Christ at Highland Methodist Church, Hickory N.C. then at Christ Church Statesville Campus as well as the Emmanuel Emmaus Community.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by son, Douglas McDonald; daughter, Kimberly McDonald-Perry; daughter-in-law, Francine Perry; bonus son, Josh Cutshaw; niece, Laura Martin and several cousins.

A service to celebrate David's life will be held at Christ Church Statesville Campus, 2172 Wilkesboro Highway Statesville NC 28625 on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. with the receiving of friends after the service until 5 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Celebrate Recovery - Christ Church Northside at 2350 Springs Road NE, Hickory, NC 28601.

Troutman Funeral Home

www.troutmanfuneralhome.com