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David William Morrison, age 52, passed away in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina on July 6, 2026. Born in Towson, Maryland on December 13, 1973, Dave was a man whose greatest joy in life came from his family
More than anything else, Dave loved his three children. Despite decades as a successful entrepreneur, his proudest achievement by far was his three daughters - Pacifica, Meridy, and Sierra. Dave was a terrific dad who encouraged and supported his daughters in everything they pursued. They were his greatest happiness and the center of his world. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered for the immense love and pride he had for them.
He is survived by his wife, Diana Raquel Morrison; his children, Pacifica, Meridy, and Sierra; his mother, Paula Langmead; and his siblings, Amy Hearn, Adam Langmead, and Mark Langmead. He also leaves behind a close circle of family and friends who will carry his memory in their hearts.
Plans for a memorial gathering are pending at this time. Please share expressions of sympathy via the online register at gallopfuneralservices.com. Gallop Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements.

Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. was founded in Nags Head, NC in 2006 by licensed North Carolina Funeral Director Courtney N. Gallop. This independent, minority and woman-owned start-up funeral home challenged the existing monopoly firm which had sole control of all funeral care, goods, and services provided in Manteo, the Outer Banks, and Currituck County for nearly 100 years.
Finally - someone brought competition into the local funeral industry. As a direct result of Gallop Funeral Services, Inc., local families now have choices, options, alternatives, fairer pricing, flexibility, and a higher level of service in funeral care for their loved ones.

In 2016, Gallop Memorial Chapel was opened in Barco, NC. The spacious, newly remodeled facility is the first and only funeral service-related business ever to locate in Currituck County. The Barco Gallop Memorial Chapel is conveniently located near the Outer Banks, Moyock and Elizabeth City. The elegant yet relaxing chapel interior is welcoming and comfortable for viewings, family gatherings, funerals, and memorial services. Our Barco chapel is perfectly equipped to serve all faiths and families in the county.
Courtney Gallop and the staff at Gallop Funeral Services, Inc. are committed to excellence. We continue to improve, grow, invest, and learn in order to provide the highest level of service for all families entrusted to our care.

In 2011, we built and established Capital Crematory, the first and only crematory ever in Dare County. The crematory supports Gallop Funeral Services and also provides professional cremation services for other funeral homes in the Albemarle area. Having our own local crematory means your loved one's cremation will be handled personally by owners of the funeral home, 100% locally, quickly, and at the best pricing.