David is a native of Hickory, NC and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Pharmacy.He has been a pharmacist at several community pharmacy locations in Danville since 1983.  In 2012 he began transitioning away from life as a pharmacist and now helps in the practice in various capacities part time.

Like, Dr. Helton, he too is an active member of West Main Baptist Church.  He has been able to combine his loves for missions, travel, and construction by making many medical and youth mission trips across the US, Central America, and the Caribbean. Throughout his years living in Danville he has also been active in the community volunteering his time with various nonprofit organizations