Donald Ray

Davis

Donald Ray Davis, a native and long time resident of Prichard, AL was born on December 15, 1950 to the late Joseph Lee and Vernell (Taylor) Davis. Donald transitioned into eternity on October 1, 2024 at the age of 73. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife Joyce Williams, his son DaTona Williams, granddaughter Joycelyn Williams, older siblings, Mellie Davis, Joseph L. Davis, Leo Davis and Jerold L. Davis.

He was a 1969 graduate of Mattie T. Blount. After high school he attended trade school to pursue his career in heavy equipment mechanical engineering. He was employed at Forest Equipment Company until their closing. Soo after he started his career at Beaid Equipment where he was a dedicated and loyal employee up until his retirement. In his spare time he loved to hunt and fish.

He leaved to cherish his memories six children; Rochelle Williams, Raymond (Tasheia) Williams, Carese (Marcus) Jones, Raquel (Marcus) Hunt, Carlretta Williams (Penn), Tovaris (Marian) Williams all of Mobile, AL. Two sisters, Mattie Lynum of Eightmile, AL, Brenda Carter of Norfolk, VA, one brother; Robert Davis of Maryland, and three sisters in law, Rebecca Williams, Alberta Williams, and Gladus Slaugater. Eighteen grandchildren, Cavoris, Destiny, Lashundra, Jasmine, Markiah, Brandi, Marcus Jr., Zachariah, Joyce, Kamiya Jr., Tovoris Jr., Miriam, Faith, Markell, Kyrie, Raymond Jr., Raven, LaToska; eight great grands, two devoted friends; Mike George, and Mike Robinson; four devoted nephews, Milton, Joseph, Strong, Ted Davis, Anthony Davis, a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

The visitation will be held at Rice & Reese Funeral Home on Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 11:30 AM until the 12:30 PM funeral service. Interment will take place in the Whistler Citizens Cemetery.