SHALLOTTE — Mr. David Charles Blair, 47, loving husband, father and friend, passed away Monday, June 1, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington. David was born Aug. 8, 1972, in Fulton County, Georgia to Francis L. Blair and Carolyn L. (Blair) Morris.
David is survived by his loving wife, Desiree; children, Sydney and Jordan; mother, Carolyn of Palm Harbor, Florida; brothers, Frank and Kenneth of Florida; and sister, Cheryl of Colorado.
After high school, David joined the U.S. Navy as a corpsman. When leaving the U.S. Navy, he was a petty officer first class and served during the Gulf War. After serving his country, he received a well-rounded education and became an expert in landscape architecture and design. He was employed with the Town of Shallotte until his death.
David had a passion for the earth and the people who live on it. He loved to make God’s planet beautiful with flowers, and he combined his two favorite hobbies to create extraordinary art. His works were admired not only by friends and family but also by all who passed by the places he worked. He was known for his quick wit, infectious smile and compassionate spirit. He will truly be missed by all who knew him and will never be forgotten.
A memorial gathering will be held at 9 a.m., Saturday, June 6, at the Mulberry Park, Shallotte. Social distancing will be the order of the day.
Share online condolences with the family at Fulwood Funeral Service.
