August 6, 1950 – August 7, 2024

David Lorain Brookshire, 74, lifelong resident of Asheville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 7th 2024 after a brief illness.
He was born August 6th, 1950 in Asheville to the late Lorain Balfour and Martha Williams Brookshire. On March 10, 1973, he married the love of his life, Sharon Phipps Brookshire, to whom he was married for 51 years.
David is survived by his wife, Sharon, sons, Matthew (Christy) of Asheville, Timothy (Blake) of Greenville, SC, and three grandchildren, Anna Ruth, Adam, and Marie. He is also survived by his brother Larry (Jolene) and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.
David was a member of Skyland United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and served as treasurer. He was co-owner of the B&B Pharmacy, a West Asheville institution since 1953, where he worked for over 50 years.
David loved singing with the Asheville Choral Society and numerous other music groups throughout the years. He was a proud University of North Carolina graduate of the Kenan Flagler Business School and was a member of the UNC Men’s Glee Club. David could be found most Saturdays in the fall watching his beloved Tar Heels play football and looking ahead to the Green Bay Packers game on Sunday. He and Sharon had a passion for travel, to include cruising and their love of skiing in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.
David brought an enduring optimism to daily life, and his spirit of generosity and love will carry on in all of those whose lives he touched.
A Memorial Service was held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Skyland United Methodist Church. Please visit the Skyland United Methodist Church YouTube channel. The Brookshire family hosted a brief reception at the church immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family graciously asks that memorial donations be made to either the Music Fund at Skyland United Methodist Church, 1984 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville NC 28803 or to the Asheville Choral Society, PO Box 7112, Asheville NC 28802-7112.
Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian team is assisting the family and a guest register is available at http://www.grocefuneralhome.com.