David Charles “Nip” Colquitt, 83, of Raleigh died Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Hillcrest Raleigh at Crabtree Valley.
Mr. Colquitt was born in Lee County on November 23, 1935, the son of William Roy and Nina (Davis) Colquitt. He was a Veteran of the US Army, a graduate of NC State University, and a member of North Raleigh United Methodist Church. He retired from Eurpac Special Markets where he served as president.
Nip was a devoted family man and enjoyed his grandchildren. He was a lifetime member of the Wolfpack Club and enjoyed attending NC State football and basketball games. He also enjoyed working in his yard and volunteering at Duke Raleigh Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jane Hackney Colquitt and his parents.
He is survived by one daughter, Beth C. Dowell and husband, Gary of Marietta, GA; two sons, David C. Colquitt, Jr. and wife, Sheri of Raleigh, NC, and Joe Colquitt and wife, Lynn of Spartanburg, SC; grandchildren, Caroline Colquitt Boyd and husband, Martin, Chrissy Colquitt Jenkins and husband, Todd, Austin Colquitt and wife, Camille, and Adam and Cate Dowell.
The family will receive friends Thursday, January 24, 2019 from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1101 West Raleigh Street, Siler City. The funeral will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Carl Belcher officiating. Burial will be in Chatham Memorial Park, Siler City with military honors by the Randolph County Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made at www.pugh
funeralhome.com.