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David Owen Dameron: Tabor City

1961 – 2020

     David Owen Dameron of Tabor City died Monday, June 1, in McLeod Loris hospital. He was 59.

     Born Feb. 3, 1961 in Robeson County, he was the son of the late Hubert Gordon “Doc” Dameron and Lois Jeanette Odum Dameron.

     Mr. Dameron was a lifelong resident of Tabor City. He graduated from Tabor City High School in 1979 and continued his education at NC State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. He was a member of Tabor City Baptist Church and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

     Mr. Dameron was partner of Dameron Drug Store. His passion was helping others, especially the elderly. He delivered medicine to their homes and out of sincere concern, he would spend time with them. He always gave his time and service to meet the needs of others.

     He is survived by his wife, Sheryl Grainger Dameron of Tabor City; one daughter, Morgan Elizabeth Dameron of Tabor City; one son, Michael David Dameron of Tabor City; one brother, Richard Gordon Dameron and wife Margaret Ann of Tabor City; and one sister, Phyllis Dameron Gore and husband Major of Oxford.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dr. Frank Lee Dameron.

     Visitation was planned from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 3, in Inman Ward Funeral Home.

     A graveside service was planned for 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, in Forest Lawn Cemetery with Jim Smith officiating.

     A guest register is available here.