Arthur Kay Davis Sr.

Arthur Kay Davis Sr, age 79, of Morganton, NC passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born in Rutherford County, NC on August 1, 1944, to the late Tom Davis and Wynonia Davis. His professional occupation was as a long-distance truck driver. He was also a charter bus driver and the driver for various gospel groups such as the Gospel Enforcers of Morganton NC and the Gospel Mellotones of Hickory NC.

He was a member of New Vernon Baptist Church, in Bostic NC. He helped form the Young Adult Choir in which he became the president. In 1965 he started a quartet group called the Gospel Travelers. He taught himself how to play the bass guitar and in 1921 he started playing bass for the Echo’s of Glory of Forest City, NC. In 1976 the name of the group changed to the Carol Gospel Singers. After playing and singing way over into the nineties they decided to disband the group. After forty-five years of long-distance driving, he retired. But he didn’t give up his first love, playing the bass guitar. He continued to play for various churches and groups until his health declined. He was very proud and could still do a musical run like nobody's business. You could tell by the grin on his face.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Ann Davis, daughter Crystal Ann Caldwell, three brothers Thomas Davis, Robert Davis, and Billy G Davis, and sister Kathleen Brooks.

Left to mourn his passing are his daughter, Lisa R Dula (Brian) of Columbia, SC, son, Arthur K Davis Jr. of Morganton, NC, Nine grandchildren, LaToshia Monique-Lanée Corpening of Palm Coast, FL, Aiesha Monét Dula of Columbia, SC, Darryl Keith Corpening II of Morganton, NC, Jessica Leigh Ann Davis of Winston Salem, NC, Brian Alton Dula Jr of Columbia, SC, Hannah Michelle Davis of Conyers, GA, Kayla Marie Davis of Morganton, NC, Dionté Christopher Corpening (Roselyn) of Houston TX, Alyssa Chanté Dula of Columbia, SC. seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

Arthur K was truly an inspiration to many. Sharing his love of God with all he would meet. Quoting scriptures, singing songs of praise such as “My Ups and Downs, the classic One Day, Around God’s Throne, Ride This Train, and many more”. His melodic voice, bellowing out as he reared back to hit that right note was always inspiring to see. Hearing the congregation say, “Sing it Sonny”, or “Come on Arthur K” always made him break out into a grin and sing unto the heavens. But now he’s singing in the Heavenly Choir. He will be truly missed. Rest easy Arthur K, you have done well.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Sossoman Funeral Home. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 21, 2024 at New Vernon Baptist Church in Bostic with burial following in the church cemetery.

Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.