Deep Run,

John L. "Big John" Davis 66 of 1076 Beaver Creek Road passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

Born in 1952 to the late Jimmie and Fannie Pugh Davis, John was a salesman for Forbes Mobile Home Supplies, he was also a United States Marine. John is preceded in death by Siblings: James Davis, Beatrice Davis, Jim Davis, Raymond Davis and Adlanid Davis Haskins.

Funeral Service will be on at 11:00 am on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Jackson Heights OFW Baptist Church, 285 Camellia St., Kinston, NC 28504 with Rev. Ronnie Ezzell officiating, burial will be held in the Elmer Family Cemetery in Roper, Tn.

John leaves to cherish his memories: His wife of 45 years: Sarah Mitchem Davis of the home, Children: Tracy Byrd of Deep Run, John L. Davis Jr. of Deep Run, Kelly Whaley of Kinston, siblings: Ruby Jett of TN., Bell Tibbit of TN., Leon Davis of TN., Albert Davis of TN., Leeroy Davis of TN., Grandchildren: Brandon Davis and Annabella Davis.

Family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Flower should  be delivered to the church at 9;00 am on Saturday, May 11, 2019.

Online condolences can be made at: hopevalleyfuneralservice.com.

Professional services are entrusted to Hope Valley Hawkins Funeral Service & Cremation.