Lewis James Davis

Lewis James Davis, 88 of Charlotte Court House, passed away on May 31, at his residence. He was born on Nov. 26, 1932 to the late Pernell Marshall Davis and Susie Bell Weldon Davis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Junior Davis; sister, Lucille Davis Guill and nephews, Harold and Bobby Davis.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hamlette Davis of the home; son, Timothy Lewis Davis Sr.; daughter, Melissa Davis Hamlett (Emory), all of Charlotte Court House; grandchildren, Erika Davis Condrey (Cody), Hannah Davis Ramsey (Andrew), Timothy Lewis Davis Jr. (Renee) and William Tyler Hamlett; great grandchildren, Addison Emerson, Greyson Condrey, Mia Ramsey and Evelyn Davis; brother, Herman Davis of Chesterfield; sister-in-law, Catherine Shorter; brothers-in-law, Acie Hamlette (Alma), Bobby Hamlette (Elaine), Jimmy Hamlette and Jerry Wayne Hamlette (Brenda) and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, June 5, at 10 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Phenix. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Charlotte County Rescue Squad. Condolences may be expressed at www.JeffressFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements were by Jeffress Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Brookneal

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