David Wilhide, age 60, of Forest City, passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Hospice of the Carolina Foothills.

David was born July 21, 1960 in Buncombe County to the late Howard Wilhide and Muriel King Wilhide. He was a carpenter and worked for Chase Wood Shop for several years. He was a member of the Restoration Church and an avid Elvis fan. David also enjoyed spending Saturday evenings at the Chesnee Shriners Club.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Alana Sparks.

Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Angel Wilhide (David) of Forest City, Tammy Waters (Anthony) of Ellenboro and Shannon Dobbins (Dustin) of Forest City; sisters, Tammy Smith (Ronnie) of Morganton, Joyce Cole (Jim) of Forest City, Stacy Kempster (Kenny) of Forest City and Samantha Hopper of Rutherfordton; brothers, Bart Wilhide (Sandy) of Forest City and Michael Wilhide (Alisha) of Tennessee. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Isaiah Thrift, Isaac Thrift, Anthony Fitzgerald, Jr., Paisley Fitzgerald, Jameson Price and many nieces and nephews which includes a special niece, Jennifer Glover.

A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Restoration Church with Reverend Jerry Hames officiating.

Memorial donations are requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, P.O. Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been entrusted with arrangements.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com