Joseph Wilburn Davis

June 29, 1928 - July 9, 2016

SGM Joseph Wilburn Davis Mr. Davis (88) of Purvis, MS passed away at FGH on July 9, 2016. He was survived by his wife, Jo Ann Davis, and seven children Andy (Becky) Twain Harte, CA, Michael (Sharon) Jackson, Tony (Penny) Petal , Sharon Ford ,Hattiesburg, Judy (Eddie) Tarbutton, Pearland, TX, Janice Cloy, Petal, Janet Fortenberry ,Petal and Son-in-law Scott Godard, Hattiesburg. Also 2 step children Scott (Dawn) Bourne, Ocala, FL. and Stephen Bourne, Atlanta, GA. He had 24 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren, and 1 great- great grandchild and a sister, Wanda Daniels. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph D. & Mary K. Davis, his first wife, Evelyn L. Davis, one daughter, Celia Godard, one grandchild, David E. Cloy, and one great grandchild Rhys M. Harrod, a sister, Nell Nickila and a brother, Maxie Davis. He retired as a Sergeant Major from MSARNG with 40 years of service. Mr. Davis was also a retiree of 30 yrs of Civil Service at Camp Shelby. Since retirement he has served as bus mechanic at Central Baptist Church where he was a Deacon for 30 yrs. Visitation will be at Central Baptist Church Monday, July 11, 2016 from 5-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Central Baptist Church at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 2016 with graveside services at Pinehaven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons of Mr. Davis: Brian, Eric, and Anthony Davis, Chris Ford, Chris and Mark Tarbutton, Jeremiah Cloy, Clint McDonald, Jake and Steven Godard. Services will be officiated by Revs. Dean Miller and Jerry George.