David Frank Rea Obituary
In loving memory of David Frank Rea of Gastonia, North Carolina, who departed this world on December 13, 2025 at the age of 85. David leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of David Frank Rea to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Erskine Morris and Willie Genevieve Rea (Millen). He is survived by: his wife Judith Berry Rea; his daughters, Laura Rea Farmer (Mark) of Gastonia, NC and Amy Rea of Fort Mill, SC; his sister Helen Rea of Fort Mill, SC; and his grandchildren, Brayden Farmer, Kyla Farmer (Caleb Monroe), Nicholas Krise and David Krise. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Searchers Class at White Plains United Methodist Church, 313 S.E. Maynard Rd. Cary, NC 27511, http://www.wpumc.com or American Legion-Cary Post 67 Chaplain Fund, 8523 Chapel Hill Road, Cary, NC 27513 or Don Lee Camp & Retreat Center, 315 Camp Don Lee Road, Arapahoe, NC 28510, http://www.donleecenter.org.
