David Earl Kinlaw, age 88, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 3, 2017, at Southeastern Hospice House in Lumberton. He was a loving father and husband, devoted to his wife of 65 years, Margaret Freeman Kinlaw. David Earl worked many years for McLean's Wholesale (now Nash Finch) as a manager and was a lifetime member of Zion Hill Baptist Church, serving the Lord in many ways. He was also a farmer.

He was born December 15, 1928 in Robeson County to Foster Kinlaw and Virginia Allen Kinlaw. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and seven sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret of the home; one daughter, Katie Kinlaw Butler and husband Joe F. Butler III of Lumberton; two grandsons: Joseph F. Butler IV and David Andrew Butler and fiancée Jada McGirt; one sister, Virginia Hall of Virginia; and a host of nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation will take place prior to the service on Wednesday, September 6, 2017, from 12:30-1:45 PM at Zion Hill Baptist Church.

Following the visitation, a funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM with Rev. LeRoy Burke officiating. Burial will follow at Meadowbrook Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Hill Baptist Church, 12883 NC Hwy 41 N., Lumberton, NC 28358, or to Southeastern Hospice House, 1100 Pine Run Drive, Lumberton, NC 28358.