David Thomas Jeanes

David Thomas Jeanes, age 77, of Asheboro passed away Jan. 25, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Mr. Jeanes was born in Chester, SC, on Feb. 3, 1945, to John and Norris Dennis Jeanes. He loved science and retired as a Quality Control Research Technician from Sun Chemical/Omnova Solutions after 35 years of service.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca "Missy" Jeanes.

He loved his wife, daughter, his son-in-law, his granddaughters, brother and sisters.

David had been a volunteer at Randolph Hospital since 2008. He enjoyed teaching folks to read and obtain their GED.

David loved listening to Elvis, watching Gunsmoke, and being a member of the Ramseur Area Civitan Club.

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Sarah Cooper Jeanes; daughter, Jennifer Jeanes Kanipe (Joe) of Asheboro; granddaughters, Taylor, Paige, and Lindsay Kanipe; brother, Dennis "Dink" Jeanes (Anita); and sisters, Frances Berrios (Candido), Diane Dillinger (Marion), and Kathy Johnson.

A celebration of life was held on Jan. 28 at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Asheboro.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the David Jeanes' Memorial Student Scholarship Fund, c/o Ramseur Area Civitan Club, P.O. Box 1118, Ramseur, NC 27316.

Pugh Funeral Home in Asheboro was in charge of arrangements.