Evans Funeral Home of Jefferson announces the death of Mr. James Phillip “Phil” Davis, age 74 of Jefferson, Georgia who entered rest Sunday, February 6, 2022. Mr. Davis was born in Jefferson, Georgia a son of the late Malvin and Frances Ray Davis. Mr. Davis was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving the Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals. Mr. Davis was the retired owner of Davis Ceramic Tile and was of the Methodist Faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Davis is preceded by a sister, Marion Porter and brothers, Norris, and Lewis Davis, and Johnny Wills.
Survivors include two daughters, Tamara Davis of Commerce, Dena Davis Free (Ben) of Clarkesville. Shirley Whitlock Life Companion. Four grandchildren, Kaylea Ward (Sean) of Bishop, Tanner Waddell of Commerce, Lillie Frances Free of Clarkesville, and Hayes Free of Clarkesville. Four great grandchildren, Parker Dean Ward, Ashley Ann Ward, Grady Ward and Hadlee Hill. Four sisters, Jonell Wills, Fay Davis, Marsha Davis and Molly Brannon, two brothers, Joel and Stanley Davis. Nephews Kane, Rodney and Jacob Davis.
Graveside services will be held 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, February 9, 2022, from the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery with Charlie Howington, and Reverend Sande Bailey-Gwin officiating. The family will receive friends 1:00 – 3:30 Wednesday at Evans Funeral Home. Gentlemen honored as pallbearers are Kane, Rodney and Jacob Davis, Zach Brannon, Tanner Waddell and Hayes Free.
Evans Funeral Home, Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467.
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