David Caffey

On April 25, 2022 a wonderful husband, father, pop – pop and friend decided to upgrade his home to the mansion Jesus promised him.  David Hayes Caffey was born September 14, 1950 to John W. and Dorothy Hayes Caffey.  He grew up in Winston-Salem and graduated from Reynolds High School.  He attended Wingate college for two years and then completed his undergraduate degree at UNC Chapel Hill.  He was ecstatic when the first draft number drawn that year was 9/14 this bit of luck facilitated him to enlist in the army where he spent his time in Germany enjoying fried pizza and beer, playing volleyball and beginning baseball teams for the children in that area.  After getting discharged from the service, he completed his juris doctor at UNC Chapel Hill.  He spent 40 years in the practice of real estate law and helping his friends with traffic tickets.  David leaves to mourn this tremendous loss his wife Karen; his three much loved children, spouses, and a grandson.  He will always be daddy to Lindsay Locklear (Ryan), pop – pop to Jaxson, daughter, Kymberly Caffey, son, Matthew Caffey (Ashley); he leaves also to cherish his memories his sister Deborah, nephews, Ryan, Alex and his Georgia nephew, Michael.  He was preceded in death by his parents and older brother, Johnny.  David lost his earthly battle with the devastating disease of progressive supranuclear palsy.  Never did he ever say, "why me?” He met each challenge with the same sweet attitude.  David was always grateful for anything anyone did for him and enjoyed his life to the best he could at that moment.  He spent his earlier years being a diehard Tar Heel fan and loved the Yankees.  He would play any sport that had a ball. David treasured his trips to Las Vegas with friends, don't know much about what happened there because it truly did stay in Vegas.  His childhood friends and all his new friends were very special to him, and he cherished those friendships.  David will lie-in-state at Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home, Lewisville, North Carolina from 2:30 until 4 PM on Saturday, April 30. The funeral will begin at 4 PM.  Family is asking for friends to wear blue in honor of his Tar Heels.  Memorials may be made to the Lewisville Fire Department who came to pick him up many times when he would fall due to the effects of his disease or to the Store House for Jesus in Mocksville for their support.  David's only request about his death was to have a party to celebrate.  Family would like to invite his friends after the funeral to honor that request at his home.