Johnnie Wilson Davis

October 13, 2017

Johnnie Wilson Davis, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Grand Bay, Alabama on Monday afternoon, October 9, 2017.

Johnnie was born on September 5, 1934, in Davisville, Florida to the late Homer J. and Nellie Dove Davis. He was married to Gladys Smith Davis for almost 40 years. He lived in Cantonment, Florida and was a member of the First Baptist Church, prior to moving to Grand Bay. Johnnie was the Payroll Supervisor for St. Regis/Champion Paper Company, and retired with over 39 years of service. He was a willing employee that took pride in his work and made sure the job got done. He was a member of the Cantonment Volunteer Fire Department. Johnnie served in many capacities with Harvesters Federal Credit Union and Central Credit Union of Florida in the Tri-County Area, even after he retired. He was an avid fisherman, and an expert at sculling a boat and fly-fishing. He loved his family, and had a wonderful sense of humor.

Johnnie was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers; three sisters; and his loving mother-in-law, Daisy Bray, who he dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Smith Davis of Grand Bay, Alabama; four daughters, Denise (Ed) Tisdale of Pace, Florida, Donna (Andy) Helms Thomason of Pensacola, Florida, Jeanie (Charlie) Tolbert of Grand Bay, Alabama, Janet (Monte) Necaise of Harlston, Mississippi; an adopted daughter, Debbie (Harry) Turner of Theodore, Alabama; as well as two brothers, Bobbie Davis of Stockton, Alabama and Jimmie (Sharon) Davis of Davisville, Florida; his sister, Eleanor (Tete) Stabler, of Greenville, Alabama; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Active pallbearers were grandsons, Kyle Jernigan, Billy Helms, Mike Bradley, Jonathan Tisdale, Eric Raley, Daniel Necaise and Casey Necaise.

Services were held held Thursday, October 12, 2017, at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home Chapel in Atmore, Alabama, with Bro. Harry Turner officiating.

Burial was in Pine Barren Baptist Church Cemetery in Davisville, Florida.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Grand Bay Library, P.O. Box 274, Grand Bay, Alabama 36541.

Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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