David "Dave" McCrary

Charles David McCrary, 74, of Davidson County, passed away Monday, November 9, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House, in Lexington.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 4:00 PM, Friday, November 13, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A Memorial service will follow in the funeral home chapel, at 4:00 PM, with Pastor Glen Gunter and Rev. Eric Disher officiating.

Dave was born on December 10, 1951, in Davidson County, to the late David Eugene McCrary and Margaret Jo Yates McCrary. Dave was a skilled and dedicated building contractor who worked in the industry for many years before retiring.

While he took great pride in his work, his true passion in life was music. A talented guitar player, he played with several bands throughout the years, including the Matthew Jason Band and Triple Tree, performing both locally and on the road. Along the way, he made many lasting friendships with fellow musicians and built an impressive guitar collection, with his beloved Les Paul holding a special place in his heart.

Dave also loved the outdoors, especially deer and pheasant hunting with his son-in-law and trout fishing. He found peace and contentment in the mountains and enjoyed the simple pleasure of sitting quietly on his front porch.

His faith was an important part of his life, and as a member of Community Church, he found great joy in playing praise music with the One Heart Praise Band. He was also a devoted supporter of his wife, Betty's, Women's Group at the church, always willing to lend a hand and doing anything he could for the ladies he loved so dearly. He even served as security for the church for a time. Dave had a strong relationship with the Lord and loved God with all his heart. Through it all, he had a faithful companion in his beloved dog, Charlie, who chose Dave as his person from the very beginning and remained faithfully by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish his memory is his beloved wife of 30 years, Betty Pope McCrary, of the home; daughters, Brandi Hall (Billy), and Heather Cross, both of Lexington; granddaughter, Arianna Cross; brother, Jimmy Dean McCrary, of the home; and distant daughter and granddaughter, Nikki Clapp (Darnell), of Lexington, and Audrey Clapp.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alderwood Hospice/Hinkle Hospice House, 200 Hospice Way Lexington, NC 27292.