David Shambley, Jr was born in Harrisville, North Carolina on October 2, 1927 to David Shambley and Maggie Collins. He was raised and educated in North Carolina.
David served his country in the United States Navy in World War II. He retired with an honorable discharge after 6 years as a steward’s mate 1st class in 1947. He also retired after 35 years as a postal work in 1982.
David met and married his soulmate, Deloris Yvonne Shambley. They were married for 34 years. David was also called brother or Uncle David joined First Baptist Church of Lambert’s Point in 1980. He later joined Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in 2011. David served as a Deacon for 34 years. He passed away quietly in his home on Friday, December 21, 2018.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife Deloris Yvonne Shambley, two daughters Nara Shambley (Norfolk), Kimberley Askew (Suffolk) and one son Aaron Joseph Alston (Norfolk), one sister Bernice Vinson (Norfolk), 9 grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
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