Mr. Earl L. Davis, Sr., 82, entered his heavenly home on Monday, October 27, 2014. He was born in Lumberton, NC to H.T. and Margaret Davis. He joined the US Army at age 16. He served his country bravely and proudly for 22 years. During his military career he was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his service in the Vietnam War. He also served in the Korean War in the early 50's. After his military career he was asked to develop the Automotive Mechanics Program at Rockingham High School in Rockingham, NC. In 1972-73' this program was moved to Richmond Senior High School. He finished his 20 years as a teacher at Red Springs High School. He also taught classes at both Richmond and Robeson Community Colleges. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lumberton, a lifetime member of the VFW, and the Lumberton Lion's Club. He dedicated his later years to the Lion's Club. He held many officers and won many awards while serving with the Lion's Club. His last office, with the Lion's Club, was Governor of District 31-F. The Governor's council of that year voted him Chairman of this council. He set many records in his fund-raising efforts for the Lions'. He is preceded in death by his Father, H.T. Davis, Sr., his Mother Margaret Dow, his brother H.T. Davis, Jr., his step-brother Jesse Quick and his grandson Heath Davis Fields. He is survived by his wife, Helen Lindsay Davis (known as Honey to Earl) and Sam (his pet) of the home. Lynne Dupre' (Duke) of Laurel Hill, Earl Davis, Jr. (Kathy) of Whitaker, NC, Robert Davis (Karen) of Harrision, NY, Lisa Fields (David) of Seneca, SC, and Donna Davis (Jimmy) of Rockingham, NC. He was survived by 7 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren, his sister Marlene Kelly and of Morehead City, NC and step-sister Margie Brigman of Laurinburg, NC. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Heath's Haven, 409 E. North 1st Street, Suite K, Seneca, SC 29678 Services are entrusted to Floyd Mortuary & Crematory of Lumberton, NC. Visitation is Thursday afternoon at 2 PM at Floyd Mortuary with the service starting at 3 PM, private internment following at Alloway Cemetery in Red Springs.