J. David Carlyle

J. David Carlyle

July 13, 1941 – May 12, 2016

ZEBULON – J. David Carlyle, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday. A native of Franklin County he was son to the late Jessie Jarvis & Rosebud Jeans Carlyle. David worked for Maxway Stores and Kerr Drug. He enjoyed playing piano, drag racing, horses, watching westerns and Elvis. David had a great sense of humor and was true to his word. He was compassionate and sincere in what he said. His brother, Tim Lewis passed the same day, & sister, Patricia Brown preceded him in death.

Funeral service 2 pm, Sunday, Rocky Cross Holiness Church with burial to follow in Gethsemane Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by his wife of over 30 years, Wanda Rose Carlyle of the home, children,Karen Narron (Worth) of Middlesex, Angelia Carlyle of Raleigh, Regina Wiley (Guy) of Selma, Dusty Carlyle of Zebulon siblings, Larry Lewis (Jackie Frazier) of Zebulon, Jerry “Lenie” Lewis (Judy) of Wendell, Lib Williams (Bunny) of Zebulon, 3 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.

Flowers welcomed or memorials may be made to Transitions Life Care.

Visitation 7:30 – 9 pm, Saturday, Strickland Funeral Home, 211 W. Third St., Wendell & other times at the home.