Earl Davis

Earl Davis obituary

Earl Davis

Earl Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Revels Funeral Home - Lumberton on Sep. 6, 2025.

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Earl Adam Davis, born October 31, 1954, making his journey of 70 years, made his transition to his heavenly home on Friday, September 5, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Davis and mother, Eva Davis.

During his lifetime he enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and church family. He was also a long-time member of Smyrna Baptist Church brotherhood and a student of the word of God. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his "Sally".

Earl is survived by his wife of 50 years, Sally Davis, his daughters, Sherry Hunt (Chris Locklear) and Michelle (Marty) Thomas, three grandchildren, Kameron Thomas, Aliyah Hunt, and Laiken Thomas, three great-grandchildren, Paisley Grace Thomas, Cayden Chavis, and Cyn'Marie Scott, two brothers, James (Brenda) Davis and Robert (Reneé) Davis, one sister, Linda (Sam) Townsend, and a special friend, William Grimsley, a special mother-in-law, Martha Villanueva, several in-laws, nieces and nephews and a host of relatives and friends whom he loved dearly.

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