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Obituary For R.D. Davis, Jr.
R.D. Davis, Jr. was born in Quitman, GA on September 20, 1936 to R.D. Davis, Sr. and Mary Davis. He entered eternal rest on December 29, 2022.
R.D. was preceded in death by his parents R.D. Davis, Sr. and Mary Davis, his daughter, Regina Davis, five sisters: Betty Head, Elizabeth Williams, Joan Davis, Shirley Moody, Deborah Davis and two brothers, Willie Davis and Joe Davis.
R.D. matriculated through Brooks County Public Schools. He then later moved to Naples, Florida where he worked over 45 years as a supervisor for Better Roads, Inc. He then became owner of Davis Bros. Asphalt Sealcoating, LLC. And spent the last 14 years of his life in retirement.
R.D. is survived by his wife Audrey Davis of Naples, FL and 7 children; Daryl Davis of Atlanta, GA, Sabrina Davis of Ft. Myers, FL., Sharon Wilson of Naples, FL, Daniel Davis of St. Petersburg, FL, Joycelyn Sparks of Naples, FL and Cynthia Davis of Naples, FL. He also leaves to cherish his memory 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
In addition, he is survived by four sisters, Delois Benford (Willie) of Valdosta, GA., Mary Butler of Valdosta, GA., Ada Whitaker (Doug) of Dallas, TX., Marjorie Mosley (Michael) of Quitman, GA; Two brothers, Tommy Davis (Barbara) of Washington, D.C. and Wesley Davis of Valdosta, GA. Three special sister-in-laws, Carolyn Jackson of Lakeland, FL, Marjorie Davis of Los Angeles, CA and Liz Davis of Valdosta, GA and a host of other cousins, relatives and sorrowing friends.
A celebration of life will be Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 11AM at Bethel AME Church with Bishop Dr. Tim Jackson, eulogist. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday at the Stevens-McGhee chapel from 6PM-7PM. Visit this website to extend condolences to the family.
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Add A CondolenceTO OUR BOSS SABRINA YOUR BK FAMILY WISHES YOU CONDOLENCES ON THE LOSS OF YOUR KING LOVE BK 6465
To my family...my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult. My Sincerest Condolences 💐 to all of you his wife, his children, his grandchildren, his brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. God's Blessings and Our Love ❤️ the late Uncle David Smith's family, Aunt Erma, her children and grandchildren! May God continue to comfort you. Gail Smith-Newton❤️☦️🙏
Sorry everyone I forgot to sign my name, I spoke on how funny & talkative uncle slim was & how much he will be missed.. Love you all ❤️🙏Rosalyn Head
Prayers going up for the family of My uncle Slim as I & a lot more of us knew him as,It's been a long time since I saw him, but the Memories I have will live in my heart forever.. he was always cheerful, talkative & would say something funny to have us laughing 😘 you will be missed dearly uncle Slim.. May you RIP🙏❤️🙏love you all Family!
Expressing sympathy to the family...... Marjorie Mosley
May God keep The Family During this time of Bereavement WHITAKER'S FAMILY FT WORTH TX.
My deepest sympathy.........Lean and depend on God Delois and Willie Benford
Dad you was my mentor, and my best friend. You made me the man I am ,and I want to thank you for the phone conversations weekly ,advising me on life.
I know we will meet again and I appreciate everything you taught me to become a man your legacy will live on between me and my brother Daniell.
Love your oldest Son Daryl
Dad I will always have a spot n my heart for u I will miss our phone conversation the good advice you always spoke to me and the laughter we share u will always be my forever guy until we meet again 😢😢u will forever be miss in my life 😢 your daughter Sabrina ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Daryl and Sabrina, We are very sorry for the loss of your father. May you be comforted by knowing how much he loved you. Prayers lifted for strength and comfort as you navigate through the difficult days. Hold dear to the memories that are deeply embedded within your hearts. Think of him often as he will always be with you. Daryl be sure to take care of my sister as he instructed. Love, your baby Sister and Brother-in-law Beverly and Clifton Griffin Raleigh, North Carolina
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