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Feb
23
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Swansboro Rotary Club
1104 State Rd 1447, Swansboro, NC 28584
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24
Funeral service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Baptist Church
116 Great Neck Landing, Hubert, NC 28539
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Alton Davis Obituary
He was born on May 27, 1937 in Bear Creek N.C.
Bud successfully ran Davis Auto Sales in Swansboro since June 1963. This is still known as the oldest independent dealership in Onslow County.
He was a founding and proud member of Swansboro Rotary Club, with 50 years of perfect attendance.
Bud is survived by his wife of 69 years, Kitty Davis, Grandson Tiger Davis (Erin), Great Granddaughter's Haylie and Kaydence Davis, nephews Jimmy Davis (Yana), Barry Matthews (Ruth), and Don Sweeting (Michelle)
Bud was proceeded in death by his son Michael Davis, parents Victor and Essie Davis, sisters Doris Sweeting and Christine Matthews, and brother Jimmy Davis.
Bud was known for his love and passion for NASCAR and his hero #3, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Bud was an active member of his church (Bear Creek Baptist) and his beloved city by the sea. A true people person, Bud never met a stranger-only friends.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at 2:00pm at Bear Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Lominac officiating. Entombment will follow at Piney Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, February 23, 2026, at The Rotary Building in Swansboro from 6-8pm.
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Upcoming Events
Feb
23
Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Swansboro Rotary Club
1104 State Rd 1447, Swansboro, NC 28584
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsFeb
24
Funeral service
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Bear Creek Baptist Church
116 Great Neck Landing, Hubert, NC 28539
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsServices provided by
Jones Funeral Home - SwansboroOnly 6 minutes left for delivery to next service.