John David "Dave" Zeph's obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Sanford, North Carolina

John David "Dave" Zeph

May 4, 1939 - October 23, 2025 (86 years old)

Sanford, North Carolina

John David "Dave" Zeph's obituary , Passed away on October 23, 2025 in Sanford, North Carolina

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Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home

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John David "Dave" Zeph

May 4, 1939 - October 23, 2025 (86 years old)

Sanford, North Carolina

John David Zeph Obituary

The world bids farewell to John David Zeph of Sanford, North Carolina, departing on October 23, 2025 at the age of 86. John David leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John David Zeph to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Edmund Zeph and Margarite Newman Zeph; and his sisters, Mary Zeph and Margie Fultz. He is survived by: his wife Elizabeth Palmer Zeph; his children, Cindy Z. Swindell (Frank) and David Zeph (Michele); his granddaughters, Sarah Swindell Starling (Forbes), Anna Swindell Garner (Dalton) and Elizabeth Anne Zeph Soriente (Gabe); and his great grandchildren, Gray Soriente, Walker Starling and Mackenzie Garner.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the St Thomas Episcopal Church. Visitation was held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Lower Parish Hall N..

In lieu of Flowers. Memorial contributions can be made to St Thomas Episcopal Church, 312 N. Steele St, Sanford, NC 27330 To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of John David "Dave" Zeph, please visit our flower store.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home



Sat

Nov 01

Funeral service

St Thomas Episcopal Church

Sat

Nov 01

Visitation

Lower Parish Hall N.

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