It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Retired Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major, Charles David Sr., a loving father, devoted husband, and an extraordinary man whose kindness and strength touched the lives of many. He devoted over 30 years of service to the National Guard and his community and dedicated over 20 years to The American Legion.
Charles David Sr. was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, and peacefully departed on March 29 at the age of 76.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Roberts; father, Philip David; stepfather, Cycil Phillips; grandmother, Maria Prentice; grandfather, Viggo Roberts; brothers, James David and Austin David; aunts, Alexandrina Roberts, Eurita Donovan, Merle Roberts, Clara Roberts Henry, Corliss Simmonds, Gertalyn Talor; uncles, Gustave Roberts, Will Roberts, Eldred Roberts, Leroy Moore.
Charles David Sr. is survived by his loving wife, Hyle David; his beloved children, Phillip David, Tyrone David, Charles David Jr., Kevik David, Delvin David, Kernita David, and Nadiar David; brothers, Arnold David, Owen David, Carl David, Kamau Kambui and Alston Phillips; sisters, Annabell David, Sherill Phillips, Denice Phillips Hall, Carol Nanton-Gill; brother-in-law, Elroy Hall, Verne Petersen, Keith (Dale) Davis, Marlon Rogers, Trevor Rogers; sister-in-law, Bernadette David, Vywatt (Vy) David, Hyacinth David, Jacinthia Kambui, Indira Phillips, Gwendolyn Clarke, MSG (R) Debrah Ryan-Heard, Celena Davis, Dezra Presbery; daughter-in-law, Kenya David, Jillian Downey; mother-in-law, Gloria Paul; adopted brother, SCSM (R) Earl Abramsen; grandchildren, Kymani David, Jayonah Rose, Te’von David, Tejase David, Londyn David, Raidan David, Avah David, Tiriq David, Shane’ Valmont, Kemoi Valmont, Keomi Valmont, Ami Downey, Daniel Salter, Maliyah Martin, Aiden O’Neal; great-grandchild, Kyara David; adopted children, Paula Jackson, Denise Payne, Morris Payne, Shadina Santos, SFC (R) Michael Nathaniel, Isulah Macedon, SFC Akeem Innis, SFC Akimo Lionel, Yolan Brow-Ross, Rameka Caesar; other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.
Respectfully, friends are invited and encouraged to wear festive colors.
Funeral services will be held on April 23 at Island Center. The viewing will be at 10 a.m., with the service following at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Kingshill Cemetery. Funeral services have been entrusted to James Memorial Funeral Home.
