Reverend Claude Davis Jr., 92, of Oriental passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022 at his residence.
Viewing hours are 12:00 PM to 5:30 PM Friday and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, Saturday at Oscar's Mortuary.
His service is 11:00 AM, Monday, June 13, 2022 at New Bern Eastern M. B. Association Headquarters, 885 Hwy 306 N, Grantsboro, N. C.. The interment will follow at the White Cemetery, Oriental.
He is survived by his wife, Leatrice White Davis of the home; four sons, Ronnie Davis, (Linda Faye) Goldsboro, NC, Claude Levone Davis III, Sacramento, CA, Garland Davis and Justin Davis, Oriental, NC; three sisters, Algirtha Smith, Oriental, NC, Margaret Christine Lovick, Oriental, NC and Mary Smith, Reelsboro, NC; one brother, Charlie Hodges, Brooklyn, NY; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren.
Masks are required. The service may be viewed on Oscar's Facebook Page.
My deepest condolences to Mrs Davis, Ron, Linda, Garland, Cornell and son. Rev Davis was a great man of God and a great leader of his family. He will truly be missed.
Sending love to you family. What a mighty good man. I've had so many talks with him and will never forget him. Love prayers and thoughts to you all.
Christine Moore PCHS Class of 1977
Sending love to you family. What a mighty good man. I've had so many talks with him and will never forget him. Love prayers and thoughts to you all.
Christine Moore PCHS Class of 1977
To the Davis family, We pray God's covering and His Blessing on you as you walk through this time of grief. We know that God will sustain you as you continue to put your trust in Him. Rev. & Mrs. Philip Jones and the St. James Rocky Run AME Zion Church Family.
Sending Condolences to the Reverend Claude Davis, Jr Family. We are saddened to hear the loss of his passing. He was definitely a great conversational person with my Family stopping by praying & just simply giving smiles,hugs & laughter after we lost my parents. He mowed my yard and he definitely did an excellent job. He will definitely be missed. Rest In GOD'S Loving Arms. Amelia D. Saunders & Family Oriental,NC
We look to the hill which comet our help. Our help comes from the Lord. To Aunt Lee, the boys and me. Dear Lord we need your help to carry us through these difficult times. Aunt Lee and the boys did all you could for Uncle Claude. The Lord just wanted him in Heaven his arms. Rev Davis carry the word for the Lord a very long time. I was so honored and proud to acknowledge that Rev Davis was my father's brother and he was my uncle. Uncle Claude and I had a great relationship and I included him in everything that was going on in my life. He was my mentor and he supported everything our Davis Family was involved in. We going to miss him but we have to cherish the times we spent together. He is gone but will never be forgotten. Love Kenney Vee Davis and Family
May Heaven smile upon the entire Davis Family./collie whitney
Aunt Lea, Ron, Levone, Garland and Justin our hearts were broken when we heard the news of Uncle Claude's transition, but we believe he is at peace and resting in the presence of the Lord. Sure, we will miss him, but we gain strength in knowing that his legacy lives on through all of us. We pray that the Lord grants you peace, strength and endurance as you face the coming days. Love always, Charles, Marion and Lillie
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. God bless the family and the Holy Spirit give you the peace that surpasses all understanding. - Ken Whitehurst
To Aunt Lea, Ronnie, Levone, Garland and Connell; weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Uncle Claude will be missed by anyone who knew him. He always greeted you with a cheerful smile and a big hug. He has now been transplanted in the garden of Heaven. Sleep on Uncle Claude and take your rest. We all love you but God loves you best. Aunt Lea just know that we love you guys. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda, Cheryl, Mike, Lisa, Cynthia
Our condolences to the Davis family. May GOD comfort, strengthen, and give you peace in your time of need. We do not sorrow as others sorrow for we know our loved ones are with our FATHER in heaven. Hold on to JESUS and HE will see you through. Love, Solomon and Brenda Jenkins
Sending my love and sincere condolences to Rev. C. Davis Beloved wife, Mrs. Leatrice and family. I will miss his spiritual conversations the days he was in the tax department and stopped in to check on his friend Kim Styron Brown, whom he adored! I will always cherish those moments.
Sending love and condolences to Mrs. Leatrice, and as he could say "the boys"! I have so many fond memories of Reverend Davis. Memories that I will hold near and dear to my heart. There were so many times when my grandmother was in the hospital, I would call him from Wake Forest and he would talk to me until I arrived at the hospital in New Bern. He got me through some tough times and I will forever be grateful. May God grant you peace! With Love, Kim Styron Brown and The Styron Family
Sending love and condolences to Mrs. Leatrice, and as he could say "the boys"! I have so many fond memories of Reverend Davis. Memories that I will hold near and dear to my heart. There were so many times when my grandmother was in the hospital, I would call him from Wake Forest and he would talk to me until I arrived at the hospital in New Bern. He got me through some tough times and I will forever be grateful. May God grant you peace!
To the family of Rev.Davis, My sincere condolences to you. Rev. Davis was such a wonderful person, he always greeted me with a smile and a word of wisdom. I still remember his testimony from an outdoor service at Holt's Chapel...."If you miss me down here, don't worry 'bout me cause I'll be up in heaven somewhere 'round My God's throne". Take your rest Rev. Davis, you've earned it and you deserve it.
Minister Gwendolyn G. Gibbs
Greg and Vickie Jones
Rev. Davis and Ms. Leatrice are the kindest people I know. Always happy to see you and offer a kind word of encouragement. To my classmate Garland the PCHS CLASS OF 1976 lift you in prayer. Rest easy Rev. Davis, always in our hearts.
Wishing aunt Leatric, cousins Ronnie, Levone,Garland and Justin strength for today and hope for tomorrow. Those we love can never be more than a thought away; for as long as there's a memory of uncle Claude,ย he will live on in our hearts! As you grieve the loss of your dear husband and father, your extended family grieve with you! Our thoughts and prayers are always with our family! Uncle Claude is gone but never forgotten! Love to our family, Gregory and Gloria Russell ๐๐ฝ
My condolences to the family and friends of Rev. Davis. I remember him working Garland Fulcher's Seafood Co and him preaching. Claretta Jones
Mrs. Davis, Garland & Justin and the entire Davis Family: My sincere condolences to all of you. May the lord keep you in perfect peace. Trust god and hold on to his unchanging hand. We Love you, Velvet Smith and the entire Smith Family. ~ Velvet Smith, PCHS '81 Greenville, NC
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