David Cornelius Cardwell, 82 of Madison, NC passed Tuesday, December 16, 2025. The family will receive friends, Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in the Mary D .Perry Memorial Chapel of Perry-Spencer Funeral Home. The “Celebration of Life” will begin at 1:00 p.m. with interment following at Citizens Cemetery, Madison, NC.

A public viewing will be held Monday, December 22, 2025, from 2:00 pm– 7:00 pm, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home 402 Short Avenue, Madison, NC., NC.

David Cornelius Cardwell passed away at the age of 82. He transitioned at is living facility in Greensboro, NC.

He attended Charles R. Drew School.

David was born to Neal and Nannie Mae Hayes Cardwell. He was a textile worker for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents and children: Vickie Mae Pennix, 2 brothers; John Will and Charles Lewis Cardwell, 2 sisters; Sallie Francis Pichard and Mattie Malloy. He is survived by his wife; Lucinda Wilkerson Cardwell. Son: David S. Cardwell, Jr., daughters; Lora Jean Williamson (Kenneth), Latoya Kalentra Edwards and Clara Ann Cardwell, 1 brother; John M. Cardwell, 2 sisters; Elder Linda Clodfelter and Regina Ziglar. Nine grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren along with a host of other family and friends.

David was fun loving spirit, he never met a stranger and enjoyed his family and extended family. He love his extended family at Heartland living facility and the Pace organization. David was very active with activities such as Spades, art and painting. He really enjoyed “Bingo” every Monday with his daughter and son-in-law. All the residents took Bingo days very serious. When he would call Bingo and it was time for the prizes he would say what do you have for the ladies. He spoiled all the CNA'S, he would call them his girls and would have something for them. He loved each and every one of them. David will greatly be missed by them all.