Luther was born in the Hickory Grove Community of Bladen Co, NC on December 6, 1941. He graduated from Tar Heel High School. He served in the US Navy aboard the USS Coontz. He continued his education after the Navy at Fayetteville Technical Community College completing the 3-year machinist/ tool and die program.
Luther was married to Cecilia Shaw on 5/28/1967; they were married 56 ½ years. Luther loved his wife and family.
Luther worked as a Maintenance Manager for Buhler/Aeroglide Corporation for 41 years. He loved the Lord and had a strong faith. He enjoyed working at his church with Royal Ambassadors, serving as a deacon and in other roles. He also enjoyed working on small engines. He enjoyed hiking especially at Reedy Creek Park with his sons. He also enjoyed working in his garden and yard.
Luther is survived by his wife, Cecilia, and his sons Cecil Davis (Christy) of Winston Salem and Brian Davis (Sherry) of Suwanee GA. Seven grandchildren Olivia, Sophie, Ella, Camille, Paul, Austin and Holly. He is survived by seven brothers and sisters Carolyn Bryant, Kenneth Davis, Donald Davis, Norma Dunn, Eric Davis, Marshall Davis and Harold Davis, and other beloved family and friends.
Luther is preceded in death by his son Robert Teal Davis and his parents Luther and Ernestine Davis Sr.
Visitation will be held at Brown Wynne Funeral Home on Maynard Road in Cary NC, Friday December 29, 6-8 pm. Graveside service will be conducted by Dr. Tom Jenkins on Saturday, December 30, 11 am at Pinecrest Cemetery in Bladenboro NC.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Transitions Life Care Hospice Home 200 Hospice Circle Raleigh NC. Luther’s family wishes to thank Dr. Brad Carlson, Dr. Jeremiah Boles, Dr. Nicholas Katsantonis, and Dr. Bryon Huff for their excellent and compassionate care of Luther for many years.
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