Omer Witmer Davis, 88, of Alma, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the Hospice Satilla Hopsice House in Waycross, after a short illness.
He was born July 18, 1934 in Pierce County to Omer C. Davis and Wynell Tuten Davis. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Torry Devin Davis; brother, Ronnie Davis; two sisters, Deloris Johnson Wicker and June Smart and two brother-in-laws, Jerrell Johnson and Brownie Smart.
He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Shelby Jean Yawn Davis, Alma; son, Dale Davis, Blackshear; two grandsons, Shawn Davis and Trey Davis; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Carol Hersey (Buddy), Waycross and sister-in-law, Ellen Davis, Jesup.
Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 31, at Beulah Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 31, from the Beulah Baptist Church with the Rev. Matt Tuttle and the Rev. Mike Lee officiating.
Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Active pallbearers will be; Shawn Davis, Trey Davis, Tanner Davis, Brian Hersey, Chad Hersey, Cole Elliot and Halston Taylor.
Deacons of Beulah Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Crosby Funeral Home of Alma is in charge of arrangements.
