Hinton Carlton Davis
May 22, 1933 ~ January 9, 2011
Hinton Carlton Davis of Rocky Mount, 77, passed away on Sunday January 9, 2011 at his home. He was born in Conway NC, Northampton County on May 22, 1933 to the late Frank E. Davis and Annie Britton Davis. Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Clyde Davis and Grady Davis, sisters Maxine D. Askew and Ellen D. Cooke, great grandson Andrew Gordon, and a very special brother-in-law, Leston E.Draper.
Carlton loved his church and church family at Red Oak Baptist Church.
During the Korean Conflict he served 2 years in the US Army Paratroopers. He began his career with Carolina Tel & Tel in 1956 where he worked in various positions in Fayetteville, Whiteville, Roanoke Rapids, New Bern, Rocky Mount, and Tarboro. He retired from Sprint Corp. in 1994 as Provisions and Transportation Manager.
Carlton was a faithful member of Fellowship Lodge # 84 AF/AM in Smithfield and a past president of Johnston County Shrine Club. He was also a member and past director of Sudan Animated Animals (a parade unit). He was a director and member of Rocky Mount Shrine Club for the past 15 years and was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters, New Bern court #145 and enjoyed being a member of various civic organizations.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 55 years, Helen Isles Davis, daughter Mitzi Davis Marullo (William) of Raleigh, son Jeffrey C. Davis (Suzanne) of Mt. Pleasant SC, sister Delcy D. Draper of Roanoke Rapids, grandchildren, Ashley Gordon (Charles) and Brett Davis of Mt. Pleasant, SC and Cole and Stephen Marullo of Raleigh, great-grandchildren Zachary and Thomas Gordon of Mt. Pleasant, SC. Also, many Sudan Shriner brothers and his "man's best friend" Sprint.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday January 12, 2011 at 1:00pm at Wheeler Woodlief Funeral Home with the Reverend Larry Bostian officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Sudan Shriners Hospital, New Bern, NC, or Red Oak Baptist Church building fund.
The family wishes to thank Hospice of Nash General and his wonderful caregiver Sonja Howard.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, Rocky Mount, NC. You may share your memories and send condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I am very sorry that Carlton passed away. I was his clerk in New Bern for the short time he stayed in here, he was a very nice person to work for. My prayers for the family .
Andrew and I will miss Carlton sitting behind us every Sunday monring in Sunday School. You are in our prayers Helen. We all share in your loss of Carlton. Laura and Andrew Johnson
Helen, you have our heartfelt sympathy. One of my favorite memories of you and Carlton was when we actually met at National Convention in Wisconsin. You two made Larry and I so comfortable and I felt like we became instant friends. I do miss the fun times in Southern Pines. May God placed His loving arms around you and give you peace. Sandra & Larry Vaughn Lexington, NC
Helen and Family, It has been a long road for all of you and for Carlton as well…the great thing is we have not lost our loved one for we know where they are and we will see them one day along with our Blessed Hope Jesus. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you…Luther and I both were working at Sprint in Tarboro when Carlton was there. When I think of him I always remember asking him for a shirt from his department. He got me one alright and then was going to charge me for it!!! We joked about that from then on..You all are in our prayers and thoughts. Luther and Stella Ipock
Lit a candle in memory of Hinton Carlton Davis
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Helen, Mitzi, and Jeffrey, Just wanted to let you know I am thinking of you at this difficult time and praying for you. Carlton was a fine person who was fun to be around and it was obvious he cared deeply for his family. He fought a long, hard battle and he will be greatly missed. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing that he is now free from pain and sickness and rejoice in the fact that you will reunite with him one day. Donna M. Draper
To Mitzi and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss and wish you the peace and comfort of Christ.
With deepest sorrow for Carlton’s family, from smithfield work group.
Helen, I am sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of you and Carlton with your smiles and friendly handshakes. You are both in my prayers.
Helen, my prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. May you find peace and comfort in knowing God will keep you in His care. Love, Norma Tingle
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Helen, We are sorry for your loss and you are in our prayers. Dennis & Diane Carpenter
Carlton was a man of God so he is now in Heaven. He would want you to share the wonders of Heaven with him. To do so you have to accept Christ as your Savior and your Redeemer. Christ will do most of the rest,l all you have to do is let him. I will always remember him as being fair, kind, and honest in all that he did while I was an emplolyee.