David Owen Montague's Obituary
David Owen Montague, age 85, of Midland, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 30, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday at United Love Baptist Church Cemetery. Following the service, the family will receive friends in the church sanctuary from 10:30 AM until 11:45 AM, with a funeral service to follow at 12:00 Noon, officiated by Rev. Marty Barrett and Rev. Marvin Tyson.
Born on September 1, 1939, in Wayne County, Tennessee, David was the son of the late William Young Montague and Hazel Roser Montague. He was a devoted member of United Love Baptist Church and retired as a Field Technician with Carrier after a long and dedicated career.
David was known for his loyalty, faithfulness, and mechanical aptitude. Horses were a meaningful part of his early life, and he maintained a lifelong love for sports, especially as a fan of the Atlanta Braves, the Carolina Panthers, and Charlotte Checkers ice hockey. Above all, he cherished his family deeply.
He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Davis Montague; his children, David Owen Montague Jr. and wife Judy of Holden Beach, Stephen Craig Montague and wife Angelica of Midland, and Marty Montague Barrett and husband Mike of Concord; his grandchildren, Emanuel Stephen Montague and wife Zandra, Rommel Craig Montague and wife Marissa, Jonathan Tyler Montague, and Molly Hope Barrett; and great-grandchildren Owen Gabriel Montague and Lukas Stephen Montague.
David’s legacy of love, strength, and devotion will continue to inspire all who knew him.
Memorial gifts may be made to United Love Baptist Church Piano Fund, PO Box 124, Midland, NC 28107 or to Gideon’s International Cabarrus South Camp, PO Box 5695, Concord, NC 28027-5695.
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