Harrell Elijah Davis, 78, of Sarasota, Florida, died Wednesday, January 20, 2010, at his residence.
Graveside services will be held 11 A.M. Saturday, January 23, 2010, in the Evergreen Cemetery, Fitzgerald, Georgia with Dr. Lloyd Stembridge officiating. Military Honors from Moody Air Force Base.
Mr. Davis was born July 11, 1931 in Coffee County, Georgia to the late J.E. and Ruby Stokes Davis. He served in the United States Air Force for 21 years as an airplane inspector. During his service, he was honored with a Korean Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal and a National Defense Medal. Mr. Davis was an honest, hard-working, gentle man who loved his family and never forgot a face. He left this world with a warm heart and a sweet smile. He will be greatly missed by many.
Mr. Davis is survived by his daughter & son-in-law: Tamara Davis (Clifford Todd) Chapman of Sarasots, FL; son and daughter-in-law: Dennis (Kathy) Davis of Zephyrhills, FL; grandchildren: Katie Davis, Lillianna Chapman, Kenny Davis, and Leigh Ann Davis and 5 great-grandchildren; brother: Howard "June Bug" Davis of Valdosta.
Memorial donations may be made to the Boys & Girls Club of Sarasota County.