Samuel David McPherson

Samuel David McPherson, 84, of McPherson Lane, Siler City died Friday, November 8, 2013 at his residence. Mr. McPherson was born in Chatham County on June 13, 1929 the son of John Luther and Sally (Fox) McPherson. He retired from Mountaire Poultry, formerly Hancock Feedmill, with over 30 years of service as a dispatcher. Dave was a lifelong member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church, The United Methodist Men and a member of the Adult Sunday School Class. He was preceded in death by granddaughter, Kimberly McPherson; his parents; brother, Howard McPherson; sisters, Lela Dark and Sue Way. He is survived by his wife of 66 years: Betty "Dot" (Davis) McPherson, daughter: Patricia M. Phillips and husband, Merle; son: Jerry Lane McPherson, Sr. and wife, Joyce; brother: George McPherson of Siler City, NC; grandchildren, Jerry Lane McPherson, Jr., Lori P. Shell and husband, Gray, Brent Phillips and wife, Sharon; step-granddaughter, Carol Henderson; great-grandchildren, Graham, Grace and Noah Shell, Kallie and Kolton Phillips. The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 10, 2013 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City and other times at the family home, 14 McPherson Lane, Siler City. The funeral will be Monday, November 11, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Piney Grove United Methodist Church, 2343 Piney Grove Church Road, Siler City with Rev. Jim Folks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Piney Grove United Methodist Church or to West Chatham Meals on Wheels, 126 Village Lake Road, Siler City, NC 27344. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com