David James Eglinger Kernersville, North Carolina Obituary

David James Eglinger

Kernersville – David James Eglinger, 75, passed away on Monday May 22, 2017 at his home. David was born on November 15, 1941 in Philadelphia County, PA to Joseph and Emily Fields Eglinger. David was a member of Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church for 22 years, where he served as Head Elder, a Sabbath School Teacher and Pathfinder Director. After moving to Florida, he served as Pastor of Cross City Church and Bonita Springs Church for many years. He loved spreading the Word of Jesus and loved his family. David shared his love of nature and the outdoors with his family by taking them on many camping trips when they were growing up! He also loved capturing nature through photography. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his grandson, Will Eglinger. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Evelyn Eglinger of the home; three sons, James Eglinger (wife, Wendy), Robert W. Eglinger (wife, Cyndi), and Eric Eglinger (wife, Christy); 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one brother, Robert C. Eglinger (wife, Linda) A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 4, 2017 at Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Lenton Edmonds officiating. Burial will follow at the Kernersville Seventh-day Adventist Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel is assisting the family.
November 15, 1941 - May 22, 201711/15/194105/22/2017
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John Bishop
March 27, 2018
Rest in Peace Dave. Fair winds and following seas. John Bishop
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Rachel Morton
October 17, 2017
We can look forward to the day when there will be no more sickness and death. Revelation 21:4 says: "And he (God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away... Continue Reading
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Priscilla Moretz
June 1, 2017
Thinking of the family today. I am thankful for the witness Dave had and the lives he touched. I know that there is a hole in your hearts right now and I pray the Jesus fills that with His presence. Keeping you close to my heart in prayer.
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May 27, 2017
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May 27, 2017
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Dan & Aloma McDowell
May 26, 2017
Our hearts are saddened for you dear Evelyn,your sons, and all the family.
May you all be comforted by the love of
Friends and church family.
Sincerely,
Dan & Aloma McDowell
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K Hunter
May 24, 2017
To the Eglinger Family: I am sorry to read of the loss of your dear loved one, please accept my condolences during this painful time. Losing a loved one is distressing and as much as comfort is found in family and friends, some have also found comfort in the promise in I... Continue Reading
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Sammy Ngetich
May 24, 2017
Though our eyes may be filled with tears, may your faith look up, for the day of our redemption. We are holding your family to the throne of our father, as we await that blessed morning. Good night dad!!!!

The Ngetich family
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PeggyDoherty-Letchworth
May 24, 2017
I owe It to Dave for bringing me to the Lord. Dave's strong faith brought me to the relationship I now have with Jesus Dave and his church services, and his delivery of the word. most definitely brought me to the Lord and reached my heart to be baptized.
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May 24, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that God promises to wipe the earth clean of death, suffering, pain, injustice and all things that cause us sorrow. Revelation 21; 3-4. Acts 24; 15. Job 14; 14-15. Daniel 2; 44.
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