S. Jones Funerals and Cremations

Obituary for Ban'tau Abdule Davis

It is with profound sorrow that the staff and management of S. Jones F. and C. announce the transition of a most valued and dedicated employee. After a courageous battle, Ban'tau Abdule Davis, 45, of Enfield, NC put down the cares of this world and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in the comfort of his home.

He was the owner and operator of Davis Lawn Care and Davis Car Wash.

The family has reserved Friday, January 17, 2020 for family and friends to come and pay their respects and reminisce on the life of Ban'tau in the chapel of S. Jones F. and C. 6 pm - 8 pm.

A Service of Love to Pay Tribute to His Life will be held 1 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2020 in the auditorium of the Inborden Middle STEAM Academy 13587 NC-481, Enfield, NC 27823. His body will lie in state one hour prior to the service beginning at high noon.

Interment will follow in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens.

Please Note - The attire for Friday evening is Team Jerseys.

****Saturday, honoring the request of the decease, the family is asking no memorial T-shirts with his picture to be worn during his Celebration of Life Service*****

Guest Book

R.I.P. Ban'tau we will miss you.

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Danita Whitaker Davis....I am lost for words right now. Bantu and I grew up together and he is my family as well. My Mom and I always stopped by to see Ms. Queen..Jackie...Pete...and Sheila. I pray God dries every tear and heals every pain. R.I.P. Bantu Davus and my condolences goes out to you all. Angela Whitaker Mickens and Family

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Danita Whitaker Davis....I am lost for words right now. Bantu and I grew up together and he is my family as well. My Mom and I always stopped by to see Ms. Queen..Jackie...Pete...and Sheila. I pray God dries every tear and heals every pain. R.I.P. Bantu Davus and my condolences goes out to you all.

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Sending my deepest sympathy to Danita, Jackie, Quay, Malik, Marzi, Bird and the rest of the Davis and Battle Family. Bantu will truly be missed Praying that God gives you the strength to get through this difficult time. God bless you all.

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To The Davis Family, May the Peace of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ strengthen and comfort you all now , in the days, weeks, and months ahead. Look to Jesus from which cometh your help and know that all your help cometh from Him. Rest my friend , you will be missed. Min. Milton Bryant - Greenville NC

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Praying for the entire family during this difficult time. Sam Powell

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To Danita and family. Many condolences from your family at Odom Correctional Institution. God has you during this difficult period. Continue walking with and trusting Him. Brenda Tillery, Odom Personnl

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To Danita and the Family, I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I Pray for comfort during this difficult time. (S.Ladson)

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Sending our deepest condolences to DaNita and children, Jackie(my classmate) and the entire Davis, Battle, Whitaker and Scott families. May God grant you peace. May He give you strength and comfort during this very difficult time and in the days ahead. Keeping you in prayer. Therman and Gloria Hunter

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Sending my most sincere condolences to his entire family. He has fought a good fight now Rest in Heaven. Mabel Taylor-Jones

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My sincere condolences goes out to the Davis and Battle Family Ms.Jackie,Mr.Rev.Battle,BanQuavis,Quantavius turn to God for strength he was a Great son and father. May God be with you all.

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Heart felt sympathy to the Davis families. Joyce Stokes

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Message below is from Tammy White

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I met this young man 5 years ago at Perdue.After several conversations I became a customer at Davis Car Wash. Ban'tau and his nephew ALWAYS done a superb job. He will definitely be missed at Perdue and I will miss our conversation about football on Monday during football season. My prayers & thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.

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My thoughts and prayers of comfort and peace are with the Family of Mr. Ban'tau Davis now and in the days to come (Matthew 5:4) Delphine Wiggins, MSW UNC Cancer Care at Nash

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My condolences to the family will continue to pray.Danita my heart hurts for you and his kids.Hope that you all will try and find comfort and peace during this time of the loss of your loved one. Tammy Wiggins & Family.

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My condolences to the family will continue to pray. Hope that you all will try and find comfort and peace during this time of the loss of your loved one.

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Nicey, in this sorrowful time, I would like to extend to you Ban'tau's family my heartfelt condolences. A good heart has stopped beating, a good soul ascended to heaven. Ban’tau will be greatly missed. May He Rest In Peace. Love, Cookie

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Remembering All the great times, the Love, the laughs. Fly high Nephew Uncle Carl & Aunt Dean

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Great guy and very humble. Your presence will be missed at Perdue talking to everyone in the hallway by the cafeteria. Rest up my friend...condolences and prayers to the family.

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Sending heartfelt and sympathy to the family sorry for your loss.

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So Sorry For Your Loss Love You All

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You will truly be missed. Enfield will never be the same without you. My prayers to the Davis Family.

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Our heartfelt sympathy & prayers r with u all at this time..to the Davis,Battle & Whitaker Family stay strong,good young man he was..RIP Ban'tau..The Cherry \Arrington Family

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Sending heartfelt sympathy to the Davis,Battle & Whitaker Family..so sorry for y'alls loss of such a good young man,RIP Bantau

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My condolences to the Davis Family, Wife and the kids during this difficult time. My heart is heavy knowing you're resting easy my nephew. Gone but never forgotten! Timothy Harrison & Family

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Rest In Peace, Ban’tau. My condolences to the Davis and Battle families. Chanda Bishop

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May God bless and comfort you and your family during this difficult period; please accept my sincere condolences. ~ Stacy Kilpatrick Cobb & Family

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On Behalf of the Double D Ranch saddle club we like to express our deepest condolences to the family and may god be with you during these times President/Owner Dennis Harvey

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When I first met him thru his niece Shelia. We click right away. He ask me did I know his girlfriend which is his wife now. He said she went to St. Aug. I said okay. Then when I met her the friendship begin. He always took care of me at there family gathers. He call me Pinetops at first until he got my name right. He will truly be missed bye everyone. My condolences to the Davis family. Love y'all.

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Bantu was a good dude always had a kind word to say knew how to make you laugh if you was down been knowing him for a long time we worked together until he went out of work will miss seeing and talking with Jim R.I.P

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My best remember of my cousin was at the fish fry get together at my grandpa Wilbert house. Ban’tau said “Brittany you are the only child of your father that look just like him. You are your father twin.” I will miss you very much. You are enjoying yourself with my great Uncle Nehi. Love you Rest In Paradise.

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THIS YOUNG MAN WAS SO WONDERFUL TO ME DURING MY STAY IN NC. CHECKED ON ME ALMOST EVERYDAY TO MAKE SURE I HAD EVERYTHING I NEEDED AND IF I DID NOT HE WENT TO GET IT. A FANTASTIC SON, GRANDSON, FATHER, HUSBAND, NEPHEW, COUSIN AND FRIEND. PRAYERS OF COMFORT TO THE FAMILY.

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My heart is heavy but I know you are in a better place. RIP

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From day 1 I met this guy he has been the most kindhearted person period. See you on the other side of the mountain.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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