Rufus "Rooster" Davis

Mr. Rufus "Rooster" Davis, age 76, of Dahlonega, Georgia, passed away February 11, 2011 from an extended illness with his family by his side.

He was an avid gardener and bird watcher, but most of all he enjoyed celebrating life with his friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie D. and Oma Grizzle Davis.

He is survived by his wife, Mary A. Davis of Dahlonega; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Lee Fortner of Dahlonega, Lisa and Nathan Wilson of Jasper; Sons, Lonnie (L.J.) Davis (and wife, Wendy) of Dahlonega, and Michael A. Davis of Dahlonega; stepdaughters, Mary "Jodi" Howard of Marietta and Billie Pennell of Acworth; sister, Sammie Davis of Dahlonega; brother and sister-in-law, Leon and Jean Davis of Dahlonega; grandchildren: Madison Rice, Natalie Rice and Logan Rice; first wife, Lula Bell Teague Davis of Dahlonega.A number of other relatives also survive.

Funeral services are scheduled for Sunday February 13, 2011 at 3:00 p.m. at Yahoola Baptist Church. Rev. Lyman Caldwell will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Banister Funeral Home in Dahlonega on Saturday, February 12, 2011 from 2 p.m. until 9 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega is in charge of arrangements.