David Vance Barnette

David Vance Barnette, age 72, of Taylorsville passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Davis Regional Medical Center in Statesville. Born April 23, 1945, son of the late James Clay and Dora Clay Adams Barnette. David was an upholster for many years and retired as a truck driver. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: James Tony and Kenneth Clay.

Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Martha Moose Barnette, of 42 years; a stepson: Allen Williams; two sisters: Rennie Hines (Walter) and Bernice Fox (Flake), of Taylorsville; and also many special nieces and nephews of the family that he loved dearly. David was a long time member of White Plains Baptist Church of Taylorsville.

A funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at White Plains Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Daniels and Rev. Dennis Barnette officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm until 3:00 pm, prior to services. Memorials may be sent to the building fund at White Plains Baptist Church @ 2901 Hwy 90 E; Taylorsville, NC 28681.

Pallbearers include Steven Jolly, Chuck Bumgarner, Kevin Fox, Terry Fox, Jerry Moose, & Lynn Moose. Honorary pallbearers include Justin Daniels, Donald Barnette, Dean Barnette, Roger Moose, and Doug Barnette.