David Alexander Charles, 67, a loving and devoted, father, grandfather, fiance' and special friend, passed away, unexpectedly, on Thursday morning, October 12, 2017 at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC.  

A funeral service will be held at 4 PM on Sunday, October 15th, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery with military rites being performed by Rockingham County Veteran's Honor Guard.  The family will receive friends Saturday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home of his fiancee', 1960 NC Hwy 135 in Eden.

David was born November 3, 1949.  He was a US Navy veteran and served during the Vietnam War.  David was a member of Leaksville Masonic Lodge #136, a retired volunteer fireman, and a retired Deputy for the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department.  He was currently employed as a part-time  delivery driver for Mitchell Drug.  David was an active member of the Steppin' Out Shag Club.  He will be surely missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his son, Chris Charles and wife, Lisa Mabe Charles of Mayodan;  fiancee', Cheryl Porter of Eden;  granddaughter, Liberty MaKayla Charles;  extended family, Terri and Sandra Porter, Hannah Porter and Bruce Porter;  and his beloved dogs, "Ginger" and "Reeses".

Memorial contributions may be made to American Heart Association, Mid-Atlantic Affiliate, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen, VA 23060-9979

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com