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Reuben Joshua Davis

1934 - 2019

Reuben Joshua Davis obituary, 1934-2019, KINSTON, NC

BORN

1934

DIED

2019

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Howard - Carter Funeral Home - Kinston

1608 W Vernon Ave.

Kinston, North Carolina

Reuben Davis Obituary

KINSTON - Reuben Joshua Davis, 85, of Kinston passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at Vidant Inpatient Hospice in Greenville, NC. He was born February 25, 1934, in Wilson County to Fred Davis and Mattie Hinnant Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Lucille Hawley Davis. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend. He was the owner of Davis Wholesale Tire Company since 1955; served as Lenoir County Commissioner for eighteen years; served in the US Army and was a member of American Legion Post 504 for sixty years. Reuben enjoyed traveling abroad, UNC Basketball, Down East Wood Ducks and was a member of the Neusiok Club. Reuben is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Davis of Morehead City; son Jeff Davis and wife Pamela, of Kinston; grandchildren, Riley Davis, Jordan Davis, Cole Chance and Mattie Chance. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Lenoir Community College with military honors. Visitation will follow. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to North Lenoir Fire Department, 2147 Fred Everett Road, Kinston, NC 28501. Online condolences may be sent to howardandcarter.com Howard-Carter Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Published by Free Press on Nov. 15, 2019.
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Reuben was a long-time friend of my husband and myself; also we did business with him. There are so many memories of seeing him and conversing with him in his office. Also at outside the business. I still find it hard to take in that he is gone.

Margaret Creel

Friend

November 9, 2020

May,his gentle soul rest in perfect peace... Amen.

Segun Omozuapo

Friend

May 1, 2020

My deepest condolences to the family. Had no idea Mr. Davis had passed until today and I'm a neighbor. He was a kind hearted man and spoke every time I saw him. Praying for strength at this time.

Laura Greene

November 19, 2019

Jeff, I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I've not known many people that lived a life of honor, integrity, and caring for others as he has.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your wonderful family.

David Stroud

November 17, 2019

I am sad to learn of Reuben's passing.My husband was a customer of Reuben's and we maintained a friendship over the years.
Margaret Creel
Dover, NC

November 17, 2019

a loved one

November 15, 2019

My sympathies to the family for your loss. I always enjoyed doing business with Mr.Davis. He will be missed in his chair.

Nancy Crumbacker

November 15, 2019

Reuben was a wonderful business man.I enjoyed doing business with him for many years.He will be missed,but Jeff will carry on in the same courteous manner. My heartfelt condolences to family and friends.RIP

Evelyn Barrow

November 15, 2019

So sorry for your loss. He was a nice, friendly man

Nancy Powell

November 14, 2019

May God wrap His loving arms around you all and see you through this difficult time. Love to all of you, Mary, Tara, Wesley, Matthew & Hannah & Marzia Simmons

Mary Simmons

November 14, 2019

Jeff Davis, my most sincere condolences for the untimely loss of your Dad. He was always so friendly and gracious to all, and to me personally. Im sure he will be missed, and in your, and your whole families heart forever. May he RIP, a very special man. Mickey Jackson

November 14, 2019

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Lenoir Community College

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1608 W Vernon Ave., Kinston, NC 28504

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