SNOW HILL –David W. Ardis, 48, of Snow Hill, died Saturday, August 28, 2010, due to complications sustained in an automobile accident. He was born May 25, 1962 in Salisbury, a son of Kathleen McRoberts Ardis of Snow Hill and the late Albert N. Ardis. David graduated from Worcester Country School with the class of 1980 before earning his degree in business administration at Bridgewater College in Virginia. After college he began his career in the poultry industry with Perdue where he held several positions in Processing, Broiler and Breeder production, Hatchery manager, and was promoted to Director of Primary Breeders in April, 2006. He loved his work at Perdue and will be missed greatly by his Perdue Family. He was an avid golfer and fisherman. David also loved to travel and had fond memories of his trip to Europe with his daughters. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two daughters, Katherine Paige Ardis and Abby Elizabeth Ardis, both of Snow Hill; a sister, Phyllis A. Lank and her husband, Gale of Snow Hill; two brothers, Albert "Bert" N. Ardis, Jr. of Charleston, SC and Steven J. Ardis of Snow Hill; nieces and nephews, Jennifer Reinhart and Jeffrey David Ardis, both of Seattle, Washington, Rachel Elizabeth Ardis of Hartford, Connecticut; and Gwynn Bonnaville of Hudson, NC; and a great niece, Tara Bonnaville of Snow Hill. He will also be missed by his beloved cocker spaniel, "Buddy." A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. at Whatcoat United Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Hill. The Reverend Sherwood McGrath will officiate. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Please visit www.shortfh.com to send online condolences to the family.