Theodore Davis Jr. Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Theodore Davis Jr.

Mr. Theodore “Ted” Nelson Davis Jr., 57, of Shelby, NC passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 21, 1967 in Rutherfordton, NC to the late Theodore Davis Sr. and the late Gloria Watson Davis Famble.

Theodore was known by family as "Jr.", "Ted", or "Buster" depending on his relationship to the person that he was talking with. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Joseph "Joey" Henry Famble.

Ted was reared in Shelby and attended Shelby City Schools and graduated with the Shelby High School class of 1985. He attended Appalachian State University before starting his work career in various industries including retail, fashion, and manufacturing. At the time of his death, he was employed with Amazon in Charlotte, NC. He was a lifetime member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. In his early childhood, he was a part of the youth choir.

He is survived by a sister, Monsonia Sparkman (Winfred); nieces, Monica Sparkman, Marcella Sparkman, and Monique Sparkman; and his great nephews, Jayden Anderson and Gary Sparkman-Couillard whom he called his "little buddies". "Jr.", "Ted", and "Buster" is also survived by a host of loving family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Friday, June 21, 2024 at Cleveland Memorial Park, Shelby, NC at 9:00 AM. The reception of friends will be at 1316 Frederick Street, Shelby, NC from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM daily.

In lieu of flowers the family request you donate to your favorite charity.

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To family of Ted. I'm sorry to hear of his passing. My heart and prayers go out to the family. I will miss my friend 😢

My dear friend I texted you too check on you during hurricane Helena not knowing you was no longer here I could count on you checking in on me and Mom you will be deeply missed!!!

My deepest condolences to the family. Ted will be missed. May you rest in eternal peace.
James Berry, Atlanta, Ga

My deepest condolences to the family. Ted will be missed. May you rest in eternal peace.

Prayers and condolences sent to the family. R.I.P Mr Davis your Amazon Family will miss you dearly ~Shanda Hall~

Mr Davis was loved and apart of family we made working at Amazon clt4. He was an amazing friend and always brought laughter with him no meter where he was present. He was a great person to me is all I'm saying!!! This touched mines and many souls. 🧿🪬☮️🕊️ peace king and forever. -Rufus White.

Our deepest condolences to the family of Ted .A very kind and gentle man he was.Precious memories how they linger. Rest in peace.Love you our brother 🙏🏽💕!!! Roger/Suzette Ross