James K. David, 93, of Ft. Myers, Florida, formerly of Raeford died January 25.
He was born in Salters, South Carolina in 1919 and was a graduate of the University of South Carolina. During WWII he served as a B-17 pilot with the 301st Bomb Group, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He was employed by the United Airlines from 1945 until his retirement as a B-747 captain in 1979. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight siblings and wives, Carolyn McLean Davis, a native of Raeford, and Elizabeth B. David. He was a resident of Shell Point for 17 years.
He is survived by two daughters, Carolyn M. Dettle and Cheryl D. Miller; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a large extended family and very dear friends.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013 in the Raeford Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Braden officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.crumplerfuneralhome.com.