David McCune, 68, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday October 2, 2022 at his home in St. Mary's, Georgia.

David McCune Sr. is survived by his son, David McCune Jr., daughter Sarah Valentine and her husband Matthew Valentine, two grandchildren Jonah Valentine and Brooke Valentine, his brother Robert McCune and Robert's wife Karen McCune, nephews Patrick McCune and Phillip McCune and his former wife, Sonya Bruffey.

David McCune Sr. was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia. In his 68 years, David was a beloved father, grandfather known as "Papa", son, brother, cousin, uncle, nephew and friend. He was sculptor, author, businessman, actor, model and entrepreneur. David McCune left his mark on this world and in hearts of thousands through his art, his hard work, his wit, his philanthropy, his love for family, friends and community. He was truly a modern-day Renaissance Man always creating and a visionary.

As a young child, David was always inventing or building some kind of new gadget. His teenage years, he launched high altitude rockets with mice in the flight capsules. Later he built pollution control devices for the internal combustion engine. At nineteen, he started McCune Technology with an idea for a rear louver for his Datsun 240-Z and a $35 dollar investment. Today McCune's artwork is displayed in homes, businesses and
public spaces around the world. McCune served on many boards and committees for decades always giving back to communities all over the country. After running his business for 44 years, McCune Technology was sold in 2015 and McCune retired. In retirement, McCune continued to create artwork, act, model, travel, and most important to him enjoy time with family and friends.

Less than a month ago, on Sept. 11, the town of Sunset Beach on the North Carolina coast unveiled a monument that McCune made in memory of the terror attacks of September 2001. His legacy and love will continue on through his family, friends, artwork and the many communities that he made a positive impact in. David McCune lived life to the fullest and made this world a better place. He loved Jesus and His light shined through David.

His master replied, "Well done, good and faithful servant! Matthew 25:23

Funeral Service is Saturday October 15th at 10am at Seaside United Methodist Church 1300 Seaside Rd. SW Sunset Beach 28468.

Donations may be sent to charities near and dear to David's heart: Riverside Ranch www.riversideranch.org 221 Clark Pond Rd. Clayton, NC 27527 or St. Mary's Little Theatre 104 Bartlett Street, St. Mary's, GA 31558 or Coastal Camden Art League 2006 Osborne Rd St. Marys, GA 31558

Condolences may be sent to 502 Cardinal Cir E Saint Marys, GA 31558

Flowers for the service may sent to Seaside United Methodist Church 1300 Seaside Rd SW Sunset Beach, NC 28468

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.