Mr. Charles Edward Davis Jr.

Charles Edward “Ed” Davis, Jr. (84) passed away peacefully at his home, in Tallahassee FL, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Danville, VA on April 9, 1939 (Easter Sunday) to parents Charles Edward Davis, Sr. and Millie Odum Davis. Charles graduated from George Washington High School in 1958 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1959. He served 4 years of active duty, earning the rank of Sgt (E-5), followed by 2 years in the reserves. His dream was to re-enlist and become a pilot, but he met the love of his life, Doris Willis, and chose to marry and raise a family instead. He later earned a bachelor’s degree in finance from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VPI), now known as Virginia Tech (VT). Charles worked for Austin Jones Realty after graduating from VPI. He fell in love with buying and selling land, which he continued to do until the day he passed. He moved his family to Florida in 1976. There he became a licensed Real Estate Broker. Throughout the years he worked at Mobile Home Industries, Mustang Mobile Homes, and Turner Heritage Homes and owned/operated DDs Used Furniture, Mr. Ed’s Warehouse, and Home Sweet Homes of Tallahassee, to name a few. Charles was a loving husband, dad, brother, uncle, and grandfather (“Poppy”). He and Doris shared 57 years and 7 months of marriage and raised 5 children together. He was her protector and biggest cheerleader, supporting her every step of the way. While in Danville he was a member of the Sertoma Club. In Tallahassee he was a member of The Classic Car club. Charles is survived by his wife, Doris, and 4 of their children, Charles Edward Davis III, Christy Smith (David), Angie Harden (David), and Pamela Davis as well as their 7 beautiful grandchildren who he loved dearly, David “Leighton” Harden, III, Ashley Davis, Connor Smith, Brianna Flowers, Annabelle Harden, Elizabeth Bowlin, and Kobe Tilcock. He also leaves a daughter, Tayron Cutter, sister, Barbara Jones of Danville, Va, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Sr, mother Millie Odum Davis, son Christopher Jason Davis, sister Sandra Harris, brother-in-law Bobby Harris, niece Tammy Brockman, and brother-in-law Erman Jones. Visitation will be Monday, March 18, from 6:00 – 7:30 pm at Abbey Funeral Home, 4037 North Monroe St. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 19 at 11 AM at Indian Springs Baptist Church, 5593 Veterans Memorial Dr. Comfort and convenience were of great importance to Charles. He requested to be buried in his jeans, favorite blue shirt, and John Deere hat. His wife requests that you wear jeans or casual clothes to the funeral. Many thanks to his hematologist, Dr. Broseker, and his nurse, Gloria, who always made him feel special. Also many thanks to all the wonderful caring people at Big Bend Hospice. They really made things easier for the family and helped in every way possible.

Mr. Charles Edward Davis Jr.

April 9, 1939 - March 13, 2024