David Eugene Pethel

David Eugene Pethel, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday September 22, 2021 at home. Born October 16, 1960 in Iredell County, he was the son of Louise Nichols Pethel and the late Eugene Pethel.

David a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and the United States military, was a gun, knife and sword enthusiast. He was a student of martial arts, earning a 5th degree black belt. You could always find him riding around in his white Jeep he bought new a number of years ago.

During his working years, David was an Electronics Engineer at the former Cannon Mills.

Aside from his mother, David is survived by his two sons, Garrett and Ethan Pethel, both of Kannapolis.

Funeral services to honor his life will be held 3:00pm Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel Kannapolis. Pastor Michael Taylor will officiate. Interment will follow in Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com