Mr. David Lee Stamey, 83, of Valdese passed away Friday, May 17, 2024 at College Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.

David was born November 22, 1940, in Burke County to the late Elijah Alexander Stamey and Mary Alice Clodfelter Stamey. He retired from the United States Air Force.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Tonya Lynn Mucha; and brothers, Paul E. Stamey and Robert W. Stamey.

Survivors include his daughter, Lavinia Hill and husband Gary of Newalla, OK; and David Lee Stamey, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren, Jennifer Maston, Shaelea Hill, Noah Hill, Rebecca Mucha, Ashly Mucha, and Ryan Mucha; and brother, Bill Stamey of Valdese.

A Gathering of family and friends will be Tuesday May 28, 2024, from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese with Military Honors to follow at 2:00 P.M. by the US Air Force.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at wwwheritagefuneralserivces.com.