William James Davis, Sr.

William James Davis, Sr. “Jimmy”, age 62, of Riegelwood, NC died on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. He was born in Robeson County, NC on January 19, 1948 to John Carl Davis and Grace Barnes Davis. He worked as a self-employed welder. He was preceded in death by his father, John Carl Davis; one brother, Tommy Davis and one sister, Pat Hoffman. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Jean Davis of the home; his mother, Grace Barnes Davis of Lumberton, NC; four sons, William Davis and wife, Denise Smith Davis, Rodney Davis and wife, Libby, Chris Davis and Brian Davis all of Lumberton, NC; two daughters, Donna Grubbs of Cary, NC and Denise Davis and husband, James of Lumberton, NC; three brothers, Johnny Davis of Sanford, NC, Billy Davis and Dennis Davis both of Lumberton, NC; one sister, Susan Evans of Lumberton NC; and twelve grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Floyd Memorial Chapel in Lumberton with Rev. Donnie Davis, Rev. Chip Bass and Rev. Debra Wilkins officiating. Burial will follow the service in Floyd Memory Gardens in Lumberton. Visitation will be on Friday, October 8, 2010 from 7:00-9:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.