GOLDSBORO - Russell Patrick Davis, 49, died of cancer Tuesday February 4, 2014, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his daughter, Erin Taylor Davis; his mother, Mary Lou (Davis) Pugh of Kinston; his brothers, Howard and Michael; three nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Howard L. Davis of Pink Hill. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 7, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Westview Cemetery in Kinston, N.C. Funeral arrangements by Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home of Goldsboro, N.C. Russell was an accomplished drummer and a long time employee of SPX. Russell requests donations, in lieu of flowers, be made to Cures for the Colors, Southeastern Medical Oncology Center, 203 Cox Blvd., Goldsboro, NC27534 to help others still fighting this disease. The family extends special thanks to Ann Rhodes, Bob DeVault and Charles Fields. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:  2 Timothy 4:7. Online condolences may be directed to  shumate-faulk.com  Shumate-Faulk Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the Davis family. Sign the guest book at kinston.com. (Paid obituary)