David Timothy Hartsell

David Timothy Hartsell, 68, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.

David was born June 20, 1955 in Albemarle to the late Philas and Gatha Hartsell.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Christy.

David enjoyed working for Hyatt Landscaping for 22 years.  He was very mechanically talented and could operate any piece of equipment.  David loved the Lord and was a true man of God.  He was a member of Greater Life Church, Locust Campus.  He was also a member of NarroWay Productions for many years and played multiple memorable characters.  David and his wife, Linda, were short-term missionaries to Romania for 27 years.  He loved camping and being outdoors.  Most of all, David dearly loved his children and grandchildren without reserve.  He will be forever loved and greatly missed.     

David's celebration of life will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Greater Life Church, 103 Locust Ave, Locust, officiated Rev. Lewis Whittington, Rev. Daniel Haskett, and Rev. Bob Gruver.  The family will receive friends at 3:00 pm, one hour prior to the service.  

Survivors include his beloved wife of 32 years, Linda Hartsell of Stanfield; daughter, Casey Captain of Kannapolis; sons, Andy (Meloney) Whittle of Stanfield and Chris (Katina Parham) Whittle of Norcross, GA; 6 grandchildren, DJ (Sherry), Tyler (Devyn), Hanna, Gavin, Noah, and Jonah; one great-grandson, Marshall; two brothers, Ronald Hartsell of Stanfield and Doug (Denise) Hartsell of Stanfield; sister, Annette (Pete) Lowder of Stanfield; and several nieces and nephews. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NarroWay Productions (https://www.narroway.net/donate) or Elder Orphan Care (https://www.elderorphancare.com/give/).

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Hartsell family.