Benjamin Wilburn Davis

Benjamin "Ben" "Bennie" Wilburn Davis, age 88, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 18, 2026, passing peacefully at his home in Salisbury, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held at Friendship Baptist Church, 100 Porter Road, Salisbury, North Carolina 28146 on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. and the funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Stanly Gardens of Memory, 2001 E Main Street, Albemarle, North Carolina at 2:00 pm. The service will be livestreamed for loved ones unable to attend: YouTube (@FriendshipBaptistSalisburyNC) Facebook (FriendshipBaptistChurchSalisbury) Ben was born on May 13, 1937, in Lochgelly, West Virginia, to the late Sarida Bish Malstrom Davis and Benjamin W. Davis. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 38 years, Anna Sue Ruffner Davis; brothers Thomas Davis and David Davis; and aunts and uncles who were more like brothers and sisters. Survivors include: his wife of 25 years, Tricia Sink; daughter Debbie Davis Hyland of Punta Gorda Florida, and son Mark Tod Davis of Kannapolis; grandchildren Jeremy (Aimee) Hyland of Mason, Michigan; Chelsea Martin of Narrows, Virginia; Benjamin Davis of Magnolia, Texas; and Anna Hyland of Punta Gorda, Florida; great grandchildren Gabriel Carpenter, Chasten Martin, Aiden Hyland, Mallori Sue Davis, Claire Choken, Deklan Livingston, Luke Choken and Lila Choken. A man of deep and unwavering faith, Ben was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Salisbury, North Carolina for over 35 years-long before the parking lot was paved. His church was truly his second home. He served with humility and dedication as a Deacon, Chairman of the Deacons, Adult Sunday School teacher, and Chairman of the Building and Grounds Committee. His leadership was guided by prayer, wisdom, and a servant's heart, always seeking to glorify God in all he did. Ben spent his professional life as an Industrial Engineer, a career he cherished not for titles or recognition, but for the opportunity to help others. Whether at work, in the church, or in daily life, he lived as a faithful steward, believing that every skill and blessing was a gift from God meant to serve others. He had a lifelong love of music, particularly Southern Gospel, which brought him great joy and comfort, especially in his final days. Ben will be remembered as a man of integrity, strength, generosity and steadfast faith. His life was a living testimony of service, love and devotion to God. Though he will be deeply missed, his family and friends rejoice in the promise of Scripture, knowing that "to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." (2 Corinthians 5:8)

Benjamin Wilburn Davis

May 13, 1937 - January 18, 2026