Ford Burdette Davis, Jr.

Ford B. Davis Jr., 58, of Charleston departed this life on Thursday, May 24, 2007.

Born April 2, 1949, in Charleston, he was a graduate of Charleston High School where he was credited for his athleticism, which included football, basketball and track. He then furthered his education and athletics at Schenck Job Corps. He later retired from the city of Charleston after 36 years of dedicated service. He was also employed by Charleston Newspapers. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Queenie M. Davis; father, Ford B. Davis Sr.; and grandmother, Virginia Davis.

He leaves to treasure his precious memories: his daughters, Rosalind Brandon and son-in-law, Manny Brandon, both of Fayetteville, N.C., Angela Davis of Newport News, Va., Lemmie Davis of Pataskala, Ohio, and DeNeisha Davis of Charleston; his sons, Ford Davis III, Johnathan Davis, Tyrell Davis and Antwon Davis, all of Charleston; his grandchildren, LaRosha and Neisha Brandon, both of Fayetteville, N.C., Shaquan and Hydeia Ragin, both of Newport News, Va., Julian and Nadia Davis, both of Charleston and Keashia and Miasia Davis, both of Pataskala, Ohio; one great-granddaughter; his mother and stepfather, Delores and Homer McKenzie of Cleveland, Ohio; stepmother, Wanda Davis of Charleston; his brothers, Major Davis of Huntington, Larry Thomas of Charleston and Andre Davis and sister-in-law, Mercedes Davis, of Sumter, S.C.; a host of nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts; and many caring friends.

Service will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 1, at New Covenant Baptist Church with James Ealy officiating.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Preston Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements