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Lewis Davis Obituary
August 11, 1958 - January 27, 2025
Charlotte, North Carolina - Lewis Wilson Davis, II "Pete" passed away on January 27, 2025 as the result of an accident at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Born in Charlotte on August 11, 1958 to Lewis Wilson Davis and Frances Mangum Davis. He had one sibling, brother Mark Hampton Davis (wife Erin Davis) of Greenville, SC, and a niece and nephew, Annabelle Davis of Greenville, SC and Alexander Davis (wife, Kelsie Davis) of Piedmont, SC. He had one cherished grand niece, Hazel James Elizabeth Davis.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Monday, February 10 at 1 p.m. at Providence Presbyterian Church, 10140 Providence Church Lane, Charlotte, NC 28577. Pete was cremated and his remains will be interred in a private ceremony.
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Tina Piatnitza
August 7, 2025
I hope you have found your heavenly seat for the best music and the love and comfort of best friends ... your two favorite things.
jacob berger
August 5, 2025
r.i.p. pete who i have known many years.. such a fine gentleman. you are missed.
Nathan Freeman
August 5, 2025
Still hurts every day. I didn´t know how much losing a friend like Pete would affect all our lives. Prayers are still going out to Mark and his family.
Tammy Gunn Bolton
March 8, 2025
Pete was a fantastic person. I worked with him in airfreight for many years back in the late 80s early 90s one of the sweetest people I´ve ever met rest in peace Pete. He will be missed by so many.
Christiane( chris) Mountcastle
February 27, 2025
To Frances , Mark Erin and family
This is a note from Chris Mountcastle formerly of charlotte.
Just heard to night through the Youngs about this
Horrible accident causing the death of Pete
I was a friend of Frances and Lou and Pete for many years
Joyce young told me and. Patricia my daughter did a search and found it
Pete was a great son ,brother and friend
I pray for you all
Let me hear from you
I live in Leesburg. Va close to my daughter
Still can´t believe it
My deepest sympathy
Christiane Mountcastle
Stewart Cornell
February 24, 2025
When I transferred to Charlotte/Douglas Intl Airport in 1997, I met Pete on the ramp over on C-concourse. I worked many of flights with him. He was very cordial and you very rarely see him upset. He had a good domineer about his work ethic and work load on the ramp. A quiet person but well liked by his peers. He will be deeply missed. My heart felt condolences goes out to his family and all. I am very saddened for your loss. God bless him...
Tina Piatnitza
February 12, 2025
I met Pete when I moved to Charlotte. I was 19 years old and working at the Southpark Mall. Pete was working there in the record store. We started dating and he shared his endless knowledge of music with me including his fabulous personal impersonation of the amazing Al Green. I met his friends, who meant everything to him. Bob Davis, Sherry Willey, Bob Patterson, Steve Thompson. Friends he has held dear to this day. He loved you all very much. We shared a lot of love and laughter together. Pete's heart was special and his quiet kindness touched so many. I feel blessed beyond measure to have maintained contact and our friendship over so many years. Rest in Peace, my friend, with the Prince of Peace. I know we will meet again and talk about life and music over a tomato & Duke's mayonnaise sandwich. Love & condolences to Mark & Francis & all of Pete's extended family.
Tina
Douglas Nelson
February 12, 2025
Lewis & I grew up in the late 60´s & 70s together at Eastway Jr & Garinger High Schools. He was always a good friend- kind-hearted and a big, gentle fellow. My fondest memories of Pete were playing youth basketball together for 3rd Presbyterian Church´s league teams. We had some much fun- playing and going into `battle´ together. He was a great teammate & even better person. Love you, Pete! I know you´re in the loving embrace of our Lord & Savior. I´ll see you one day, Brother.
In His Name,
Doug Nelson
Calvin Johnson
February 12, 2025
Our sincere condolences in the loss of a fellow co worker. May God strengthen and comfort the family.
CJ
Clt Ramp
michael j wilson
February 11, 2025
i worked with Pete many yrs ago during our Piedmont and Usair days we worked together in freight and mailsort always a kind heart he will be missed but someday we will all get to see him again rest in peace my friend
Wayne Bebler
February 11, 2025
To all of us who knew Pete, you all have my condolences. He was a very special individual.
Maria Murray
February 10, 2025
You will be missed by many!!! Prayers and hugs for your family , your friends and co workers.
Kevin G
February 10, 2025
Pete and Mark and I are cousins. We all saw each other on slot of Sunday's at the Grandparents house. As we grew, we all grew apart but family ties and love was always there. He was such a character. His Facebook kept me informed as to what was happening with local hangouts from my youth such as The Thirsty Beaver, lol. Last time i saw Pete was at my mom's funeral, back in August and he brought his Mom. I loved his smile and his laugh, he had his dad's laugh. I loved his Facebook posts about mater sandwiches and Duke's Mayonaise. Until that day Pete......
Jeff Autry
February 10, 2025
Today we say goodbye to dear friend, colleague and brother. Pete was one of the kindest gentlemen you could have ever met. His generosity was genuine. Never expecting anything in return for a good deed done.
He´s truly going to be missed by all that knew him. He was just that good of a man.
He used to say to me "And so shines a good deed in a weary world ".
Pete was full of good deeds.
He loved the Stones but I was a Led Zeppelin guy but he was able to get to revisit "Exile On Main street".
You don´t know a good friend like Pete Davis for 37 years and not be changed by his kindness.
This is hard. I´m surely going to miss my friend.
I´m going to miss his morning texts blowing my phone up with funny messages.
I´m going to miss my friend Pete. Rest easy my brother.
Stephanie
February 9, 2025
A great person
A good friend
A peaceful soul.....
I feel so much sorrow now....so many tears....but I will always celebrate knowing YOU
So blessed you were a chapter in my book of life.....
I lost a very good friend that day
We all lost one of the best
Rest in PEACE ...you deserve it
Stan Usher
February 9, 2025
To Heather and all of Pete´s family, thank you for sharing this good man with us. May God ease your pain and give you peace. Rest In Paradise Brother until we meet again
Frank Hamilton
February 8, 2025
RIP Pete. I worked with Pete for 25 years @Piedmont & USAirways. What a GREAT guy who was so dependable and funny. Hated to hear of his tragic death. Prayers to his family.
Christopher Peace
February 8, 2025
Pete was a good man, a devoted son, and a pleasure to talk to every time I had the privilege to see him. May he rest in peace. My sincerest condolences to Frances and the rest of his family and loved ones.
Sherry
February 8, 2025
Pete had to be one of the sweetest, kindest gentleman I ever met.
May his family and dear friends find comfort in these kind remembrances.
Godspeed Schlerpstein.
Bob Patterson
February 7, 2025
Rest in peace my friend
Butch Canipe
February 7, 2025
I have not seen or spoken to Pete in over 45 years but I do have memories in my long ago past.I remember going to his home in Charlotte. If I'm not mistaken his father was my or our Cub Scout Leader, so with that and other activities I have very fond memories of Pete. My Condolencies to the family and my prayers will be with them.
Barbara Brown
February 7, 2025
We are all so lucky to have known and worked with Pete. A true example of kindness, integrity and class. Rest in Peace.
David L. Brown
February 7, 2025
Pete was what we call "one of the good guys"! You couldn't help but like him. Rest in peace Pete.
Nancy, Brenden, Austin Repack
February 6, 2025
Pete was the first person we met after moving to NC. Not only was he a genuine neighbor but he was very welcoming and helpful. We will always have memories of him and our prayers go out to his family
James Neville
February 6, 2025
Pete was the nicest person in the world. I pray for him and his family daily. I think of him every day. He will be dearly missed! May the road rise up to meet you Pete....
Pearlie Gilliam
February 6, 2025
You have my condolences and prayers.
Lewis Waters
February 6, 2025
Pete was one of the kindest people. I remember when he started in air freight, always a joy to work with. Prayers for Pete's family and friends. RIP good fellow.
Mary Kay and John Greig
February 6, 2025
Devastated to learn of the tragic circumstances of Pete's death. He and Francis were wonderful neighbors and we will miss him. His family will be in our thoughts and prayers at this painful time.
Nathan Freeman
February 6, 2025
So sorry for the loss to your family and our loss to the airport family. Pete was an outstanding person and great friend. We will miss him here on earth but take comfort in knowing we will meet again in heaven soon. Thank you LORD for that.
Lee Barringer
February 6, 2025
Lucky to have known such a great guy and fellow workmate. One of the first guys to welcome me at Piedmont Airlines when I got there. Will always remember his love for sports and music. RIP my friend Pete.
Michael Lindburg
February 6, 2025
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Steve Sissons
February 6, 2025
Pete was one of the first guys I met at work in1986. one
of the nicest guys I ever met. l always enjoyed working with and our conversations. Pete will truly be missed.
Billy Mathis
February 6, 2025
Pete was gentleman in every way. I have never known a kinder person. All of our lives are richer for having known him. We´re going to miss him.
Sandy
February 5, 2025
What a wonderful man
and a joy to work with so
Many years ago...one of the family
Michael Bentley
February 5, 2025
Rest in peace Pete Davis, you will be missed be so many ! May we meet again.
Steve Grossley
February 5, 2025
My condolences, Pete was one of the first guys I had the honor to meet when I transferred to Charlotte. A smile with a heart to match. He was a fun loving guy. Heaven gain another one of the good guys.
Michael Somerset ( the Brit )
February 5, 2025
I was a part timer and new to the airport, started in 08 left in 2015 shoulder injury, always remember meeting Pete, smiling face and always ready for a chat / banter, treated everyone the same.
RIP Pete
Lisa
February 5, 2025
Pete has left a big void at American Airlines. He was always kind, smiling and always willing to help. Pete you are definitely missed. R.I.P.
Ron Toney
February 5, 2025
I grew up with Pete. Same neighborhood same schools. Later in life he joined Piedmont Airlines where I had been working reconnecting.We were in Scouts together and his late dad was a big part of that. Pete will be sorely missed. Everybody really liked him. Good worker good agent and great ethics!
Mike Fuesser
February 5, 2025
Rest in Paradise, Pete. I am lucky to have had you as a friend. Truly, one of the best people I ever met and worked with. You are missed by many.
Adam Elkhorazaty
February 5, 2025
Pete, you never hesitated to lend a hand even when not needed. You were a great coworker, one anyone would love to have by their side. You are loved by many. You will be missed. Keep rockin' on up there buddy <3
Janis Mosier
February 5, 2025
A huge loss. Pete loved his family, and was so proud of (always) Alexander and Annabelle. We got updates from birth to college grads to a new great niece. He will be terribly missed at work; we are just shattered.
Peggy Pilley
February 5, 2025
Pete Davis you were one in a million. Always kind, inspiring and helpful. It was my pleasure to have worked with you and known you. Rest easy friend, you are so very missed.
Tina Wilds
February 5, 2025
May you Rest In Peace for you are now in God´s many Mansions
Bob Davis
February 5, 2025
Gonna always miss you, Boi.
Mike Regina
February 5, 2025
RIP Pete ... You have touched so many and you will be missed.
Donna Blackstone, Nurse American Airline.
February 5, 2025
God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
jake berger
February 5, 2025
rip pete you will be missed by everyone who knew you!
Don Murphy
February 5, 2025
RIP my friend
Nikki Dye
February 5, 2025
He was a great coworker hardworking and caring. He will be missed dearly by us all at American Airlines.
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