Jefferson I. Davis III

Jefferson I. Davis III -DUBLIN - Services for Jefferson I. "Jeff" Davis III, age 57, of Dublin, GA will be held 2P.M. Wednesday, May 9, 2007 at First United Methodist Church. Burial: Evergreen United Methodist Church Cemetery. Dr. Jack Key and Rev. Gene Cochran will officiate. -Mr. Davis died May 4, 2007, from injuries received in a plane crash. -Mr. Davis was born in Albany, GA, January 10, 1949. He was the son of the late Jefferson Irwin Davis, Jr. and the late Lillian Fryer Davis. He graduated from Albany High School in 1968. He received an Associate's Degree in 1970 from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and a Bachelor's Degree from University of Georgia in 1972. He married Judith Ann Johnston July 8th 1972 at the First United Methodist Church in Milledgeville, GA. They moved to Dublin in 1977. Jeff retired from Uniroyal Chemical. -Mr. Davis was very involved in community and civic affairs. He served as President of the Rotary Club of Dublin from 1989-1990. He was a member of Lodge #75 Free and Accepted Masons where he served as Worshipful Master in 2002. He was Chairman of the 10th Congressional District Republican Party for two terms, 1998-2002. He was President of the Georgia Weed Science Society from 1989-1990. He was member of the Central Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America, Friends of the Hardy Smith House, the Alzheimer's Association (Laurens County). -Mr. Davis was a Multi-Engine Commercial Pilot with over 2000 hours. -Jeff was a member of Evergreen United Methodist Church. He was a Devout Christian Man who lived life to the fullest. He was famous for his sense of humor. He was a dear friend of Jim Hilburn for 30 years and loved flying with him. -Survivors include Wife, Judith Ann Johnston Davis of Dublin, GA; Sons, Jefferson Irwin Davis IV and wife Jennifer Wynn Davis of Dublin, GA; Joshua Johnston Davis of Louisville, KY; Sister, Lois Davis Salter of Berkeley Lake, GA; Nephew, John Frank (Allison) Salter Jr. of Marietta, GA; Niece, Jessalyn Elizabeth (Kevin) Meeks of Durham, NC; Aunt, Elizabeth Fryer of Albany, GA; Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, Jack and Louise Mimbs of Birmingham, AL; Brother-in-law and Sister-in-law, Chap and Ann Johnston of Spartanburg, SC; Nephew, Donald Chapman "Chip" Johnston III of Charleston, SC; Nephew, Benjamin Loften Johnston of Charleston, SC; Nephew, Jeffrey and Emily Mimbs of Alabaster, AL; Niece, Laura Mimbs (Will) Clark of Birmingham, AL. -Pallbearers: Bobby Stanford, Billy Hodges, Jimmy Champion, Sam Shillcutt, Ricky Lord, Emmett Black, Mike Cauley, Scotty Jones, Bill Hoyt and Wallace Miller. -In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evergreen U.M.C. Special Needs, 1495 Old Toomsboro Road, Dublin, GA 31021. -The family will receive friends at the family home, 406 Brentwood Drive, Tuesday from 6:00 until 9:00 P.M. -Visit www.townsendfuneralhome.com to sign the online memorial register. Jefferson Davis