David Skipper Ganey

August 14, 1937 - December 17, 2022
David Skipper Ganey

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David Skipper Ganey, 85 of Leland passed on December 17, 2022. He was born on August 14, 1937.

David Ganey was a lifetime resident of Leland and a graduate of Leland High School. As any who knew him was aware he was an avid hunter. He loved sports and shared that love with many throughout his many years as a little league coach. David Ganey is a very well known, respected and loved man. He will be missed.

David Ganey is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Mildred Norris Ganey. 5 children, Roland Ganey and wife Kristy, Daryll Ganey and wife Shelia, Sharmon Ganey Benton and husband Eddie, Janet Ganey Hall and husband Benny and Audie Ganey and wife Jeanne.
7 grandchildren, Jason, Julia, Dylan, Dale, Amanda, Alanis and Elliott, 4 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephew’s. A very special nephew Jack Sorrentino.

David Ganey is preceded in death by his Father Roland Zackirius Ganey and Mother Minnie Skipper Ganey and 8 siblings.

Family will receive friends Wednesday December 21, 2022 from 1-2 pm with a celebration of David’s life immediately following at Village Road Chapel, 525 Village Rd, Leland, NC. Interment at Kings Memorial Cemetary on Bluff Rd. immediately following services.

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  • December 20, 2022
    Greg Carpenter says:
    Dear Sharmon, Eddie and all the family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sorrowful time. May God's arms wrap around you in the form of family and friends. God bless you all, Greg and Sharon

  • December 20, 2022
    Nan Benton lit a candle:
    Lit since December 20, 2022 at 12:32:07 PM

  • December 20, 2022
    Katie says:
    I knew him when I was a kid and he and his wife Mildred were special. He will be missed but he is in a wonderful place now looking over his family

  • December 20, 2022
    Wanda lit a candle:
    Lit since December 20, 2022 at 12:09:13 AM

  • December 20, 2022
    Jeanne says:
    David Ganey was one of the finest men I've ever met. He was honest, down to earth and sincere. I loved him and I will miss him. Knowing him has been an honor.