David Michael Featherstone ’63, a retired attorney and law professor at the University of Mississippi, died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS in Oxford. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Waller Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Born in Belmont, NC to the late David Erwin Featherstone and surviving Juanita Michael Featherstone, Mr. Featherstone was an Eagle Scout. He was active in ROTC and went on to serve in the United States Army as a 2nd Lieutenant, serving in Augsburg, Germany where he was stationed with his young family. After thirty of teaching, Mr. Featherstone retired from the University in 2001. He appreciated the outdoors and especially enjoyed relaxing on his patio and spending time with his family.
Along with his mother, survivors include his wife of 53 years, Sally Featherstone of Oxford; two daughters, Catherine Case (David) of Hernando, MS and Janie Garner (Derry) of Germantown, TN; two sons, Mike Featherstone of Chicago, IL and Sam Featherstone of Austin, TX; two brothers, Keith Featherstone of Mt. Holly, NC and Ken Featherstone of Charlotte, NC and six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions in Mr. Featherstone’s memory may be made to Interfaith Compassion Ministry, 904 N Lamar Blvd., Oxford, MS 38655 or The Pantry, 713 Molly Barr Road, Oxford, MS 38655.