Phornice “Ray” Davis, 79 of Elkmont, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at UAB. Mr. Davis was born on April 26, 1942 to William Thomas (Jack) Davis and Mary Mildred Robinson Davis.
Mr. Davis is survived by his former wife, Sherry Davis; daughter Renea Davis Clem (Mike Adams); son Scott Davis; grandson Davis Clem; sisters Murl Jones, Robbie Tucker, and Lill Keene; brother Lee Davis; several nieces and nephews; and several great nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by his parents; and brother Jim Davis.
Graveside service for Mr. Davis will be on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 11:00am at Hodges Cemetery.
Ray spent almost 40 years at 3M in Decatur, where he made lifelong friends. All of his life involved farming cows. Driving his John Deere was also a highlight. Elkmont Lions Club provided one opportunity to help others, as well as spending summers working the Kiddie Carnival. He loved giving out chewing gum and a dollar bill to little ones in his life. He found joy helping others whenever he could. And he delighted in hearing a good joke, but he enjoyed telling one or a good story even more.
