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David Franklin Canup Sr., 63, of Salisbury, NC went home to be with his Lord and Savior November 14, 2013. Mr. Canup was born on February 1, 1950 in Charlotte, NC to the late Homer Eugene Canup and Thelma Turner Canup. Mr. Canup proudly served his country in the Army National Guard.
A graduate of Garinger High School and a member of the Newell Community, David grew up playing baseball under the coaching of his beloved father. As he became an adult, he coached many young men in Little League. He is a life long fan of the Atlanta Braves and spent most of his career in the construction business as a truck driver, dispatcher, and salesman. David was a member of Dunn’s Mountain Baptist Church and loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren. He also enjoyed Golf, Fishing, Nascar, the Andy Griffith Show, Matlock, Duck Dynasty, squirrel hunting with his grandson Billy, and watching his granddaughter Brittany cheer.
David is survived by his wife, Brenda Burgin Canup; a daughter, Wendy Miller and husband Brian of Granite Quarry; a son, David Canup Jr. and wife Kelly of Monroe; a brother, Gene Canup and wife Cathy of Cleveland, TN; a sister, Elaine Demato and husband Joe of Charlotte; four grandchildren, Kasey Canup, Brittany McGee, Billy McGee, and Madison Miller; stepdaugher, Shannon Keesler and husband Shan of Monroe; a stepson, Jon Murray of Ohio; stepgranddaughters, Kara and Kristin Keesler, and greatgrandson, Colby.
A Memorial Service will be held on Monday November 18, 2013 at Dunn’s Mountain Baptist Church at 3:00 PM conducted by the Rev. R. J. Hammond. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the church from 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the, American Heart Association (4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen VA 23060-9979) or to the American Diabetes Association (P.O. Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116 – 7023).
Carolina Cremation of Salisbury, North Carolina is assisting the Canup family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.
Wendy Miller says
Daddy,
I Miss You More Than Words Can Say. You Have Always Been There For Me. I Will Always Be daddy’s Little Grunt Girl. See You One Day Again I Love You. Wendy Bo
Brian Miller says
Miss you Nanner head. Thank you for filling a void in my life for the last 8 yrs. I wasnt ready to say good bye but I trust in Gods plan. I will always cherish our golf trips to the beach and our trios to the mountains as well as our baseball talk. Love you, Pencil butt……
Georgia Austin says
To the family of David Canup,
I am sorry for your loss. I remember the days when David was at Newell Baptist and the fun he and Graham had arm wrestling and joking with each other. I pray God will give each of you peace and comfort in the days ahead. You good memories you have will help, too.
Kim Fraley says
Wendy and Brian – May you find comfort and peace in all your memories. An awesome man God has taken home. I’m so glad Carmen was a part of those memories. We love you ALL!
Jerry Whitlock says
David-Will miss you my Friend. My thoughs and Prayers are with Brenda & the Family
Bob Baber says
I have known David since Little League days. I am so sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
Vickie Correll Speight says
You will be greatly missed by so many!! You were a wonderful man! My prayers are for Brenda and the rest of your family. RIP, David.
Carolyn Mills Garner says
Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families. My you find some comfort with fond memories. Love to you, Carolyn Garner
Brant Hart says
David and I were in Coach Tomanchek’s PE class at Garinger (1966-67). I wasn’t the most skilled person in the class. Many of the other boys made fun of me, but David didn’t.
I lost track of him until he started attending the Garinger Reunions at Lynn’s. I am so thankful that he was at the reunion in October and that I was included in the group picture with Dora, David, Ronnie, Marilyn and Vickie.
Thank you, David for being my friend!!
Salena Poston says
Wendy, Brian, Brittany, Billy and Madison,
I am so sorry for the loss of your father and grandfather. He was a very kind man especially to Andrew and Hunter, always on the sideline cheering the Mustangs on. I am so glad that Hunter got to spend time helping him that day that the good Lord called him home. Love to you all.
DAVID CANUP JR says
DADDY THANKS FOR THE TIMES WE HAD I WISH THERE COULD HAVE BEEN MORE YOU ARE TRUELY MISSED ME AND WENDY WILL CARRY ON THE CANUP FAMILY WITH PRIDE AND HONOR THANKS
Roger & Kathleen Melville says
Dear Brenda & Family & Friends of David, We send all our Love & Affection, Blessings & Love for all, We will see David again, As David said hello to many of us at our Garinger Reunion a few weeks ago, I say hello to him now in Paradise, Roger & Kathleen
Sandi Wooten Durham says
Brenda, My deepest condolences. I was widowed at age 39 yrs old, so I can truly tell you at present, it seems this will not pass, but with the help of loving Family, Friends and most importantly Christ, You will find a way to make it to other side. I hope to see you at the GHS Freinds Reunion in April. We would all like to hug you and love you through this. Ps. 100
Randy Taylor says
For a short time I knew David , he became a friend , and a good man, Lots of laughs and stories were shared, he will be missed Friend
sylvia Mckibben Henderson says
My prayers are with you, love you..,Sylvia.
Reid Carter says
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to David’s entire family. David and I grew up together and I was fortunate enough to spend a lot of time with David and his Mom and Dad. I will always remember and cherish those times together.
Reid