David Glenn Amos, Sr.

David Glenn Amos, Sr., 90 of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2026.

All arrangements will be in Reidsville, NC. Visitation will be at Wilkerson Funeral Home from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday November 2nd, 2026.

Funeral services will be held at Main Street United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The Cemetery Service will follow directly after at Reidlawn Cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately after the cemetery service in the fellowship hall at Main Street United Methodist Church.

David was born in Kinston, North Carolina, and grew up in Reidsville, where he built a life filled with service, hard work and friendship. He graduated from Reidsville High School, where he played football for the Golden Lions. His talent on the football field earned him a scholarship to Wake Forest University, where he played during his freshman year.

Later, David enlisted in the United States Army and served two years earning the “Soldier of the Cycle” award and serving as Military Police.

Following his military service, David returned to Reidsville and worked as a police officer in Greensboro and later serving with the Reidsville Police Department.

His strong work ethic and willingness to take on new challenges led him to other career opportunities with Pike Electric and Duke Power. David also discovered success in automobile sales while working for Rice Toyota. His outstanding sales performance earned him an invitation to attend a conference in Seattle, Washington, recognizing the top salespeople in the country. He later joined the American Tobacco Company, in his mid forties, where he was the oldest person hired at the time. Affectionately, his coworkers referred to him as “the old man,” a nickname that became part of his story.

Throughout his working years, David also enjoyed carpentry and could often be found taking on projects and working with his hands.

As a longtime member of Main Street United Methodist Church, David was an active member in the choir, the United Methodist Men's Group and as a youth group leader.

He gave generously of his time as a volunteer football coach at Reidsville Senior High School, serving others in ways that reflected his commitment to the place he called home.

Outside of work and service, David knew how to enjoy life. He loved to dance, especially shagging, and he had a special passion for old cars. A collector and enthusiast, he enjoyed attending festivals where classic cars, good music, and fellowship came together. He also treasured the friendships he formed through football and his military service, making a point to stay in close contact with his buddies over the years.

David was known for his remarkable memory, often said to be like an elephant's, and for his extraordinary ability to calculate numbers in his head. These gifts, along with his many experiences and stories, made him a memorable presence to those who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Wesley Amos, Sr. and Lessie Nelson Amos; brothers, Gilbert Nelson Amos, Leon Amos and Joseph Amos.

He is survived by his children, Angelia Amos Citty, David G. Amos, Jr, his wife Molly, Donna Amos Gutierrez and his grandson, Koen Gutierrez; his sister, Alice Setliff and nephews, Abe Setliff (wife Kamryn), Jacob Setliff (wife Madonna), and five great neices, as well as nieces, April Amos Briggs, son Nicholas Briggs, and Andrea Amos Blankenship, daughter Megan Blankenship. He is also survived by his significant other, Linda Christensen; and the mother of his children, Linda Bryant Smith (husband Rick).

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made in David's honor to the Fisher House Foundation, in support of veterans and families. The website is fisherhouse.org