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.
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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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