Davis
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” – II Timothy 4:7-8.
BRUNSWICK — Eddie L. Davis departed this life Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Davis was born December 29, 1947, to Alonzo and Catherine Davis in Hoboken. He received his formal education in the Brantley County and Waycross school systems.
Davis accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was united with St. Athanasius Episcopal Church where he served as a faithful member.
He was united in holy matrimony August 8, 1969 with Blanche Alexander in Brunswick. Their union was blessed with one daughter, Blanche E. Davis II.
In his leisure, Davis enjoyed being a part of the Masonic Order, gardening, attending to his chickens, and doing maintenance on lawn mowers. He was employed by Hercules/Union Camp as a puller for three years and as a log remover for 10 years. Davis worked at the Shell Station off of Exit 29 for ten years.
Brother Davis was a member of several houses in the Masonic Order including Independence Lodge #69 FAM, Glynn Chapter #41 HRAM; Kenneth R. Gibbs Council #16 RSM; Elmo V. Myers Commandry #27 KT; and John Wesley Dobbs Consistory #302, AASRM. He was very loyal to all of his Masonic Houses.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanche A. Davis; grandson, Brandan L. Baker; parents, Alonzo and Catherine Davis; and brothers, Charles Davis, Sammy Davis and Alonzo Davis, Jr.
Davis leaves to cherish his memories and continue with his legacy a daughter, Blanche E. (Zeke) Tate; granddaughter, Kameron Baker; great-granddaughter, Zola Baker; grandson, Q; goddaughter, Dewanda Flowers; bonus children, James Harris, Gloria Bailey and Aundrea Green; sisters, Rebecca Hall, Josephine, Linda, Jesse Mae, Patricia, Theresa and Marlene; brothers, Richard, Allen and Harry; special friends, Alan (Maureen) Ramsey, Mr. Jack, Lou, Mrs. Pearl, Mrs. Brenda Bryant, and Mrs. Arshell; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other friends.
A funeral service was held Saturday, July 19, 2025 at Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Brunswick.
Internment was held Monday, July 21, 2025 at Chapel Park Cemetery in Brunswick.
Martin’s Funeral Home in Brunswick was in charge of arrangements.
