David Lionel Sledge

Mr. David Lionel Sledge, 73, resident of Lexington, died August 13, 2017 at his home.

David was born August 6, 1944 in High Point, a son to the late Lonnie Coy and Olee Catherine Sledge.  He graduated from High Point University in 1966 and afterwards, worked as an Auditor with the N.C. Department of Revenue.  That same year he joined the U.S. Navy and was ordered to Port Hueneme, becoming a member of the Construction Battalion Maintenance Unit 301.  The unit was deployed to Dong Ha, Republic of Vietnam.  David served a 13 month tour of duty and then was transferred back to the states to serve on the USS Shangri La, Mayport, FL, Commander Air Group, Oceana, VA, and finally the Naval Disciplinary Command, Kittery, MN.  While serving his country, David passed the CPA exam and, upon his military release, joined a regional CPA firm in High Point where he became Tax Partner.  On January 18, 1977 he opened his own office which would be the foundation of Sledge and Company, PLLC.  He also returned to his alma mater, High Point University, in the fall of 1978, where he taught classes until 1980.  During his distinguished career, David earned the CPA, CFP, PFS as well as other designations.  He also passed multiple securities exams and was a registered representative of Capital Investment Group.  David was a member of The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the North Carolina Association of CPA’s, the National Association of Accountants and the Estate and Business Planning Group.  He also served on many charitable boards such as The Salvation Army of High Point, The ARC and other private foundations.

Surviving is his loving wife of 52 years, Linda Hill Sledge of the home; one daughter, Teresa Sledge Edwards and husband Kevin of East Bend; one son, Jamie David Sledge and wife Kim of High Point; five grandchildren, Kacey E. Gorman and husband Ryan, Amber DeeAnn Edwards, Brooke Nicole Edwards, Justin David Sledge and Katie Danielle Sledge; and two great grandchildren, Adaleigh Grace Gorman and Kody Ryan Gorman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Lynn Sledge.

Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of the Cumby Family Funeral Service in High Point with Rev. Tammy Talbert officiating.  Interment with military honors will immediately follow the service at Floral Garden Park Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home and other times at the home of his son, 295 N. Old Greensboro Rd. High Point, NC, 27265.  Memorials may be directed to Macedonia United Methodist Church, 10890 N.C. Hwy 8, Southmont, NC, 27351.

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