Elder Paul Lee Davis, 78, suddenly passed away at Huntsville Hospital on 28 November 2023. He was born on 22 December 1944 to Josephine Tyler in Emporia Virginia.
Elder Davis graduated from High School and joined the United States Navy where he served proudly for over 20 years.
During his tours he served in the Vietnam War, Multiple at Sea deployments and received 6th Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, Second Award Navy Unit Commendation Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation Award, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 2 bronze stars.
After completing his military service, he later went on to complete his PHD at the Share- A- Prayer and Word Theological school of Ministry in Whitewater, WI. He served the community as a Chaplin of the Salvation Army where he continued to make a difference in the lives of many.
He was a devoted Husband, father, uncle, cousin, brother, grandfather and recent great grandfather.
He had a love for the church and was very strong in his spiritual walk with GOD. If you didn’t see him studying the word you could find him enjoying his other passion, GOLF.
He is preceded in death by his mother: Josephine Tyler Stanton, His Brother Gregory Tyler and his beloved spouse – Patricia Elaine Davis.
He is survived by his brothers – Gary Tyler and Allen Tyler and his spouse Sandra Tyler.
Sisters – Velma Worrell and her spouse Tyrone Worrell and Tracy Tyler
Children – Tonja Latrece Butler and her spouse William Ross Butler, Erica Nicole Hicks, Bettina Louise Washington
Grandchildren: William Ross Butler II and his spouse Ohka Patel-Butler, Whitney Nicole Butler, Jasmine Latrice McKee and her spouse James Lee McKee, Savannah Louise Washington, Cheyenne Elaine Hicks, Jaevyon Reginald Hicks and Donovan Lee Washington Great Grandchild: Zachariah Lee McKee. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
To some he was known as Elder Davis, but we know him as Pappi, POP POP, Daddy, Big Bro and friend.
A memorial service will be announced later. In lieu of flowers please make donations to:
Open Door Church, 1931 Central Parkway Suite C, Decatur AL 35601.
1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 Rejoice Always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Memorial service will be held privately by the family.
