Townson-Rose Funeral Home

Obituary for David Roscoe Hulse


05/02/1944 - 04/09/2025


David Roscoe Hulse, age 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with 59 years, Gail and his son, Todd at his side.

David, born in Shelter Island, NY. He was an avid trails and dirt bike rider, traveling, extensively in the US and Europe in the late 1970's and 1980's. David was a skilled mechanic, working for dealerships in Upstate New York and South Florida, eventually opening his own car repair business in Boynton Beach, Florida.

In 1966, David and Gail moved to Western North Carolina and opened DGT Auto & Tire, which he eventually retired from. During his retirement, David enjoyed planting his vegetable garden and fishing.

David is preceded in death by his father, Roscoe, his mother, Ruth, and brother, Billy.

David is survived by his wife, Gail; son, Todd (Jacqueline) and sister, Caroline (Rose).

No services are planned at this time.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.