David Odell Oates, Sr., 81, of 3750 River Road, Vanceboro, died Thursday, June 13, 2019, at Johnston County Medical Center, Smithfield. A funeral service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 23, 2019, at St. James Church of Christ Disciples of Christ. Burial will follow in the Staton Cemetery, Vanceboro. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. Arrangements are by Trinity Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. of Kinston.