Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For David Lattimore

Pastor David Lee Lattimore was born on May 14, 1947 in Cleveland County, NC. He departed this life for his eternal one on October 18, 2021 in Shelby, NC. His life was full of love, family and service to his community. He has always been a man of purpose, most recently campaigning for the Senate seat in North Carolina’s 44th District. He was also mayor of Kings Town for three terms. Pastor David Lee’s legacy was to spread the word of the Lord as the Pastor of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Harris, NC and as the president of the Laymen League Leadership for Christian Men. He was a voice for the youth as a teacher at Shelby High and Burns High Schools; a youth basketball coach for Dover-Lattimore Elementary, and the president of the Cleveland Youth Program. As a lifelong learner, he graduated from Gardner-Webb University with a Bachelor’s degree and an Associate’s degree from Cleveland Technical Community College.

Although the sun has set on Pastor David Lee’s story, his voice will remain in our memories, quoting Psalm 23:4 “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for thou art with me.” His devotion to others will never be forgotten and he will be missed by a host of family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Lattimore, Sr. and Willie Mae Goddard Lattimore and his sisters, Helen Schofield, Linda Mae Lattimore, Virginia Agers and Christine “Shirley” Saddler.

Pastor David is survived by his faithful and loving wife of 50 years, Sylvia Ann Lattimore; his three children, Germaine Lee Lattimore, II, Crystal Ann Lattimore, Rodney Oneil Lattimore and his daughter-in-law, Lisa Lattimore; his grandchildren, Hykeem Hopper, Shakela Stinson and DaShawn Lattimore-Sims; great-grandchildren, Toyta Hopper, Nevaeh Hopper-Lattimore; his siblings, Grace Strong, Hazel Sims, Beatrice Rogers, Sarah “Cookie” Sims, Cherry Ann Rogers and Walter Lattimore, Jr. Pastor David Lee is also survived by 29 nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

The funeral service for Mr. Lattimore will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Good Samaritan Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Saturday October 30, 2021at S.T. Enloe Memorial Chapel and other times at 1404 Fredrick St. Shelby. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery.

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As is evident from the obituary, Mr. Lattimore was a fine man. I first met him in the late 70s when I kept his children, Crystal and Rodney at Frances Lowry Day Care Center. It was clear that they were being raised right as they sang "Soon and Very Soon" as they played freely throughout the day. In later years I worked with Mr. Lattimore on committee and board work to assist the county. His presence in Cleveland County will be sorely missed. I offer my condolences to the family. Patti Norman

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Godspeed, sir!

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Our prayers goes out to all of the family. May God shine his blessings on you now and the days to come. Stay blessed Carrie Pettis, Matthew and Brenda Padgett and family

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To the Lattimore Family I am so sorry for your loss I will keep you all in my prayers 🙏

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Sending my condolences to the Lattimore Family from May Hayes Family.Pastor David will truly be missed.

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Mr. Lattimore you will be terribly missed at Shelby High School. We treasured you so much! Always faithful to the task! Rest in Christ! You will most definitely be Always TREASURED!!! -Mrs. Barkley and The Shelby High Family

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To the Lattimore family,sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you all, God doesn't make any mistakes that's an appointment we all going to make and after that the judgement Hebrews 9:27. With love Melinda Whitworth and Mamie Whitworth Foster.

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Sending condolences to the Lattimore family. May God comfort and strengthen you all in this time of your loss. Patricia Griffin and family

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Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family. May God bless you all. The Laborn Family

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A true friend who I had the pleasure of working with! Dr. Reginald E Hoyle

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My condolences to the Lattimore family. Only good can be spoken of him. I thank him for caring for so many kids and serving his community. Marie Jackson

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RIP David Lattimore may your memories last forever

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My prayers to the lattimore Family. So sorry to have heard about David. David was special in his own way. May God give the family peace strength and comfort in your time of sadness. ☮️ JH

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Sending condolences to the Lattimore From The McDowell Family R

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Wow!! So many wonderful memories and kind words can be expressed about the Rev. David Lattimore. Last time I saw him was at my dad's home going celebration on October 2, 2021. Never would've thought that I will be sending out a message to express what an awesome cousin and friend David was. God makes no mistakes, take your rest Mr. Lattimore. Rest in power, until we meet again.

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Sending my condolences to the Lattimore Family

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The staff at Burns High School lost more than a substitute teacher. Mr. Lattimore was a real teacher. He was a great example to everyone he met. No friendlier person ever walked our halls. He will be missed.

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A true brother in Christ.

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A true brother in Christ

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David was a true friend and brother in Christ. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, family and friends. Many times over the years, we've broken bread together, chatted, shook hands and attended services of many kinds together, whether, church, government or socially; we've always respected each other and that truly will be missed.

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David was a true friend of ours, having worked at Burns High School, serving as the Mayor and Town Counsel in the Kingstown-community. Over the twenty years I've known David and his wife Sylvia who served on the Cleveland County Water Board, we have established a friendship that I've have worshipped. Not a time has ever passed that we've shook hands and spoke any given times our paths crossed. His leadership, drive and spirituality was a reflection of just how great of a man he was. God truly has another great Angel in his choir of angels. I'll miss David like a true brother and our trouts are with his spouse, family and friends. 🙏⚓️🇺🇸🕊GOD Speed C.J. Pete and Ethel Pedersen🕊🇺🇸⚓️🙏

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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