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Frank Davila, 83 of Morganton, NC passed away, Sunday, January 15, 2023. Born on February 27, 1939, he was the son of the late Frank and Amelia Davila. Frank was a member of Grace Baptist Church of Morganton. He worked at Mount Sinai Hospital, NYC in the Engineering Dept. After retirement he worked at Publix Supermarket in Lawrenceville, GA. Frank enjoyed socializing joking around, and making everyone smile and laugh. He loved his family, the Lord, and spreading the word of God. Frank also enjoyed playing and listening to music and was a Latin Percussionist.
Frank is survived by his wife, Cathy Davila; son, Frank Raynaldo Davila; daughter, Nancy Davila; 3 step-children, John Eagle, Janie Eagle, Carrie Fehlberg; grandchildren, David Diggs, Victor Frank Davila, Noelani Diggs, Elijah Diggs, Mariel Davila, and Elimana Diggs; step-grandchildren, Coleman Eagle, Adrian Seeley, Andrew John's, and Amanda Barrier; and 9 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Frank is preceded in death by his brother, Albert Davila; sister, Sandra Davila.
The family will receive friends from 11am until noon, Friday, January 20, 2023 at Grace Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held in the church at noon with the Rev. Marty Bess officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ Centered Recovery Program of Morganton.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with u all
Papa, my grandfather, will always be remembered for his amazing smile, his humor and his love for playing the bongos! Though we weren’t as close these past few years, I could always hear your voice in the back of my head, telling me to do better, push forward, even when it seemed like I couldn’t!! I will miss you, but I’m not sad because I know you are living your best life, playing the bongos and enjoying a life without pain. Rest in abundance, I love you!!!
My father was a very hard working man. I remember when he worked seven days a week to take us to Puerto Rico for Christmas. We stayed in a hotel for two weeks and spend Christmas day on the beach. That was the most amazing Christmas ever. My dad always worked hard. My dad was always involved in the sun some music from when he was a little boy. He bought my son Elijah a conga and taught him how to play it when he was just four years old. Now that he has left as he is reunited with all his loved ones who have gone before him.He will truly be missed by many. May he rest in peace!
From his four grandchildren David Noelani Elijah and Elimana..we will always remember the good times. Visiting you at Publix getting free cookies…going over for thanksgiving trying string bean casserole for the first time. I have now carried that tradition. To the times you licked us up in your white Honda and played the steering wheel like a conga while listening to Marc Anthony! To the mini Conga you got Elijah for his birthday and taught him how to play! We will remember the good times and will miss you. Love you always!
