David Earl Rape

David Earl Rape, 64, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born December 19, 1957, son of the late David Matthew Rape and Mary Benton Rape. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Rape and Jimmy Rape; son-in-law, Bryan Malloy and granddaughter Haley Helms.

David was an employee of Groz-Beckert for thirty-three years. He was the greatest PawPaw and love his family. He also loved spending time at their beach home and riding his motorcycle. David enjoyed working on his 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle SS and spending quality time with his wife and family. He was known as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 3:00 PM in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112, with burial to follow in Wolf Pond Baptist Church, Pageland, SC. The family will visit with friends and relatives from 1:00 - 2:45 PM prior to the service.

Mr. Rape is survived by his wife of 45 years, Deborah Rape of Pageland; his daughters, Rebecca O'Hara and husband Richard of Surfside Beach, SC; Courtney Rape and fiance Richard Helms of Pageland and Maddie Oliver and fiance Colton Oxford of Pageland; brother, Clifford Rape of Pageland; sisters, Patty Mills of Pageland and Jeanette Carter and husband Harold of Waxhaw, NC; grandchildren, Ryan Helms, Bradley Helms, Landon Lowery and Wyatt McManus; and great-granddaughter, Caydence Gabriella.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Rape family.