David Lee Gaskey

Mr. David Lee Gaskey, age 68 passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017 at CHS Northeast.

A memorial service will be held 5pm Thursday, November 2nd at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Father Jerome Chavarria C.Ss.R. officiating. The family will receive friends following the service until 7pm.

David was born August 8, 1949 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of Billy Gene Gaskey of Concord and the late Doris Gamble Gaskey. David graduated from Concord High School in 1967 and served 10 years in the Army National Guard. He worked as a construction estimator for many years and most recently was employed with Walmart in hardware. He was a talented drummer, guitarist and a former DJ at Fat Harold’s at Ocean Drive beach. David was a member of St. James the Greater Catholic Church and served as a Eucharist Minister.

In addition to his father, those left to cherish his memory are his sister, Pam Smith and husband, Mark; brother, Darrell Gaskey and wife, Sabina; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Smith Cook and husband, Chris, Jeremy Smith and wife, Jessica, Joseph Gaskey and wife, Katherine, Isabella and Constantine Gaskey; 2 special great nieces, Makenna and Maci Smith. He is also survived by 2 daughters and 2 grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. James the Greater Catholic Church, 139 Manor Avenue SW, Concord, NC 28025.