David Friedman

Mr. David Friedman, 93, of Whiteville, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017, in Lower Cape Fear Hospice and Lifecare Center, Whiteville. He was born in Columbus County, the son of the late Joseph Friedman and Mary Norris Friedman. He was the widower of the late Nancy Ann Pezzuco Friedman.

David became a lifetime member of the Elk’s Club in August, 1975. He was owner/operator of Randy’s Drive-In for 14 years. He bowled all of his life and was member of a traveling league which covered all of North Carolina. There was once an article in the News Reporter where he bowled a perfect game. He loved his yard and garden and spent everyday working from morning till night until two weeks before he passed. He had to have a perfect yard.

He is survived by a son, Lester Freedman of Encinitas, CA; a daughter, Donna J. Barefoot of Hallsboro; grandchildren, Michael Dale Rulapaugh, Michelle Rulapaugh, Tracy Partain, Mary Jo Freedman; great grandchildren, Shannon Rae Gibbs, Nicole Partain. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, son, David Freedman, Jr.; 12 brothers and sisters.

A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Peacock’s Columbus Memorial Park by the Rev. Fred Senter and Rev. Scott Lewis.

His family will receive friends one hour prior to his service at Peacock Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be made at www.peacockfuneralhome.net