I was David's housekeeper for many years & well into the quarantine. He was the epitome of the old Southern expression "he never met a stranger". He was a hale & hearty fellow well met indeed. You were an old friend the moment you met him. I never saw him in a bad mood ever. I didn't even know he was sick in that he'd prefer to talk about positive things or tell some old stories rather than complain. Anyone who ever met him would say the very same. I was much saddened to hear of his passing & he will be long remembered & sorely missed. Sincerely, Don Guth Hillsborough NC

So sorry for your loss. I met David about 10 years ago when he was renovating his home. We became friends and kept in touch throughout the years. We were both huge Panthers fans. We went out to eat last year to Burger-Fi and Cristos, memories I will cherish. 🥲


My son and I sat next to David at Panther games for over two decades and knew his brother also when they used to go to the games together.  Great Panther fans and great people.  Our condolences to all their family.

Mark and Matthew Malton

I have many fond memories of going to ECU Football Games with David  over the years. David was definitely Purple and Gold through and through.  We teed up many times and played together in the Tarheel  Senior Golf League. I considered David a friend and will truly miss him. Phyllis and I have Cleaves and family in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and give you the strength need.

Although I didn’t know David very well, I know his son Josh.  Based on knowing Josh so well,  I know Josh loved and respected his dad so much and that speaks volumes for the dad David was. I hope the beautiful memories will carry Josh and Jennifer through this difficult time. ❤️

Josh,
Although your Dad is no longer with us, he always will be remembered. I see many of your Dad’s greatest qualities in you. The gift your Dad gave you, every day of your life, was that he believed in you. The gift that he gave me is you. He was a strong man all the way to the end. My heart aches for you, Josh, Jennifer, Cleaves, and your Dad’s family.

“Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.”

Josh and Jennifer, we are so very sorry for your loss.  Our love, hugs, and prayers are with you and your family.  

St. Augustine waiting to go on a sunset sail. 

One of our many fun times with David in St. Augustine. Here we’re watching the 2019 Christmas parade. 

David was my next door neighbor for decades and I couldn’t have picked a better one. Always easy going and friendly, his only fault was he graduated ECU and loved razzing me every time ECU slipped up and beat NC STATE in football. David really loved sports playing softball, golfing, and going to ECU and Carolina Panthers games. The man truly lived his life to the max. Rest in peace David

David was the sweetest neighbor. I have lived in the neighborhood 32 years. David always made me feel so welcomed. We would often talk when I passed his home on my daily walk. I know his health kept him in for the past year so I saw less of him. He was such a nice man his warming presence will truly be missed.

Josh and Jenn,
I am so sorry for your loss. David was a great Dad and a sweet man. He will be missed. 

Our family has lived down the street from David for over 13 years.  We watched the progression of the beautiful remodel of his home and he watched our family grow with what must have seemed like an endless parade of toddlers wandering  past his door.. we enjoyed chatting with him during many summer sunsets and no matter what you could count on him for a smile seen clearly from 3 doors down. Lucky to have him in our lives. We are saddened by your loss. 

Boerner Family

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David Lee Stowe

September 10, 1948 – March 25, 2023

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