David Wilson, age 69, of Cameron, died Sunday, March 6, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. 

A native of Moore County, he was a son of William R. Wilson and the late Betty Simpson Wilson. David had a lifelong love for horses and was a trainer, calf roper and farrier. He owned and operated D/W Farm in Cameron. He also had a passion for music and played the guitar and sang. 

In addition to his father he is survived by his son John Paul Wilson of Whispering Pines; daughter Sherrie Barker of Cameron; fiance Teresa Short of Carthage; brother Danny Wilson of Cameron; sisters Judy Martin of Cameron, Susan Marsh and husband Jerry of Cameron, Ruby Jones of Sanford, Edna Wilson of Cameron; grandchildren Justin Barker of Carthage and Kristin Barker of Cameron. 

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM Friday, March 11, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church in Cameron with the Rev. J. Billy Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Memorials may be made to Faith Baptist Church, 1844 NC Hwy 24/27, Cameron, NC 28326. 

Services entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home. 

Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.

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