Jerry R. Davis (19422016) passed away peacefully after a brief illness Sunday June 5th, 2016 in San Antonio, Texas, where he was a longtime resident. He was born in Raeford where, after graduating Hoke County High School, joined the United States Air Force. After serving 26 years, seeing many foreign countries and attaining the rank of Chief Master Sergeant, he retired with full honors.
He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas "Frank" Davis and Fannie "Frankie" Currie Davis; four brothers, Paul, Thomas, James Crawford and Kenneth; and two sisters, "Bee" [Bennie Lee] and Eloise. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 46-plus years, Barbara Davis; daughter Jodi Davis Garza of Leander, Texas; son Jamie R. Davis of Hillsborough; and four grandchildren, Isabella, Ryan, Van and Nicholas.
Visitation will be at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home, 6321 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Wednesday June 15, 5-7 p.m. A military burial will be at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery, 1520 Harry Wurzbach Road, June 16th, 10:15am.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Military Family Association, an organization aiding widows and families of those serving in the armed forces. http://www.militaryfamily.org.