David Williams True

David Williams True of Gainesville, GA passed away December 18, 2019 at Northeast Georgia Hospital. Born July 4, 1931 Dave was son of Laurence and Marion True of Shaker Heights, OH. Dave graduated from University School in Shaker Heights, earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry from Williams College, Williamstown, MA., and a master's degree in finance from Columbia University.

Dave was in chemical sales for Lubrizol and Monsanto before entering the real estate field. He came to Atlanta as a real estate agent, eventually moving to the North Georgia area as a broker specializing in commercial real estate and raw land acquisitions.

Dave's lifelong passion to be a sports participant began in high school as captain of the swim team,and later on the Williams College swim team. He was an avid water skier, scuba diver and sailor, and enjoyed skeet shooting, tennis and golf. Snow skiing was his all time favorite. He belonged to the Atlanta Athletic Club, the Atlanta Ski Club, and was President of the Southeastern Squash Racquets Association.

Meeting wife Judy Napier in Young Republicans, they continued as active supporters in political activities throughout North Georgia. Their shared interest in architecture led them to design and build homes in Cobb and Forsyth Counties.

Contributing to his community, Dave belonged to several County Chambers of Commerce, the Board of Directors for the Lake Lanier Association, and the Lake Lanier Basin Advisory Council.

Frequent travelers, the True's zeroed in on the Bahamas, a favorite get away, where they purchased a seaside cottage overlooking Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera.

Dave is survived by his wife Judy; brother Melbern and wife Virginia of East Derry, NH; brother Gilbert of Shaker Heights, OH; and sister Lavinia Plough of Wolfeboro, NH; as well as nieces Kathy Farley and Julia Friedline of NH; Sarah and Lavinia of OH, nephews Scott and Geoffrey of NH; and David of FL.

The family deeply appreciates the staff and residents of Gainesville's Phoenix at Lake Lanier for their support and compassionate care of David.

Dave requested no formal memorial service other than a family gathering to celebrate his life. Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/ Offer on line condolences at McDonalds & Son Funeral Home www.mcdonaldandson.com.