John David Wilson

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November 4, 1952 ~ March 6, 2022

Born in: Moore County, NC
Resided in: Cameron, NC

David Wilson, age 69, of Cameron died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

A native of Moore County, he was a son of William R. Wilson and the late Betty Simpson Wilson. David had a lifelong love for horses and was a trainer, calf roper and farrier. He owned and operated D/W Farm in Cameron. He also had a passion for music and played the guitar and sang.

In addition to his father he is survived by his son John Paul Wilson of Whispering Pines; daughter Sherrie Barker of Cameron; fiancé Teresa Short of Carthage; brother Danny Wilson of Cameron; sisters Judy Martin of Cameron, Sue Marsh and husband Jerry of Cameron, Ruby Jones of Sanford, Edna Wilson of Cameron; grandchildren Justin Barker of Carthage and Kristin Barker of Cameron.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 11, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church, 824 Claude White Road, Sanford, NC, with the Rev. J. Billy Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1844 NC Hwy 24/27, Cameron, NC 28326.

Services entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.

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  1. David touched so many lives in the very best way. I’m grateful I got the chance to know him as a friend. We’re so very sorry for your loss. Our family will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.

    Darrell, Gayle, Darren, Tanya and Brentley Rayburn

  2. We have so many wonderful memories of making great music together with David & Dannie & the rest of “The Chain Reaction” band. The band practiced at our house & our girls loved it. One of our favorite songs that David did was “Pieces of April.”
    We are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace & comfort during this difficult time & the days ahead.


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