Perry Davis

Perry Davis was born on January 9, 1941, to the late Henry Davis and former Ruthie Mae Slaughter in Claxton, Georgia. Perry, the third oldest of twelve children was educated in the Tattnall County Public School System but left early to help with the family sharecropping.

 His work ethic and desire to take care of his family led him to employment with Claxton Poultry, the Candler Country Hospital, and Cal-Maine Egg Farms. Perry finished his career and retired from Excelsior Electric Membership (EMC) of Metter, Georgia after 26 years of dedicated service.

 Perry was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Elizabeth Ann Roberson on January 12, 1980, in Metter, Georgia. He became an active member of Thankful Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Usher Board. By God's grace and having demonstrated a profound commitment to serve the Lord, Perry was ordained to the Ministry of Deacons where he continued to worship and serve faithfully. Perry loved watching his westerns and detailing his vehicles, but most of all he loved his family.

 Perry was preceded in death by one son, Perry (Scooter) Henry Davis, Jr. and one daughter, Sherry Davis; four brothers, John Daniel Sr, Jimmy, James, Edward Charles (E.C.); and five sisters, Clara Bell McCoy, Mary Davis, Marion Collins, Bonnie Berry, and Thelma Davis.

 On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, Deacon Perry Henry Davis, Sr., made his transition from this life into the presence of God.

 He is survived by his loving and devoted, wife of 43 years, Elizabeth Ann Roberson Davis, Metter; eight children, Anna E. Cubitt of Augusta, Sonya Davis-White of Jacksonville, FL, Angie Curry (Willie) of Jacksonville, FL, Bernard Roberson (Sevi) of Martinez, Christopher R. Collins of Augusta, Maranda Davis of Metter, LaTavis Davis of Snellville, and Brenda Hall of Claxton; one sister, Shirley Ann Harvell (Ernest) of Jacksonville, FL; one brother, Rev. Jerome Davis (Misty) of Glennville; two sisters-in-law, Linda Davis of Glennville and Patricia A. Dekle of Metter; two brothers-in-law, Clyde Roberson (Janet) of Seattle, Washington and William T. Dekle of Metter; 26 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the W. H. Whitaker Memorial Chapel. Burial to follow in the Dixon Grove Cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday, April 14, 2023, from 5-8 p.m.

 Whitaker Funeral Home is in charge of final arrangements.