Dwight Davis Obituary
Saturday, January 31, 2026:
Celebration Of Life Memorial Services: 2:30 PM, Gus Thornhill's Funeral Home, Inc. (1315 Gus Thornhill Jr. Drive, East Point, Georgia 30344)
Dwight Donald Doves' Story: Obituary Of Dwight Donald Davis
Dwight Donald Davis Was Born On February 25, 1957, At Grady Memorial Hospital In Atlanta, Georgia, To The Late Charlie Claude Davis And Eloise McMorris Davis. He Was The Ninth Child And The Beloved Baby Of The Davis Family, A Role That Surrounded Him With Protection, Care, And Enduring Love Throughout His Life. Dwight Was Preceded In Death By His Siblings: Terry, Harriet, Constance, Charlie, Lucious, And Vivian.
From An Early Age, Dwight Lived With A Born Illness That Led His Father To Remove Him From Formal Schooling At A Very Young Age. Despite This Challenge, He Was Lovingly Taught Survival Skills And Life Lessons By His Parents, Brothers, And Sisters, Who Ensured He Was Nurtured, Protected, And Supported Within The Family Home.
Dwight Had A Deep And Lifelong Love For Music, Which Served As Both His Comfort And His Joy. He Was A True Fan Of James Brown And Michael Jackson, Whose Music Could Instantly Lift His Spirit And Bring Light To His Quiet Days. Music Was A Language Dwight Understood Deeply And Personally. It Gave Him A Way To Express Emotion, Feel Connected To The World Around Him, And Find Peace In Moments Of Solitude. Those Who Knew Him Will Fondly Remember How Music Could Calm Him, Excite Him, And Bring A Smile To His Face.
A Lover Of Baseball, Dwight Also Enjoyed Riding His Bicycle Throughout His Community, Finding Simple Happiness In Familiar Streets And Daily Routines. Known For His Calm Presence And Quiet Demeanor, He Touched Lives In Gentle And Meaningful Ways.
As A Child, Dwight Was A Member Of Elizabeth Baptist Church, Where His Spiritual Foundation Was Formed And Remained A Part Of His Life's Journey.
Dwight Donald Davis Peacefully Transitioned On January 16, 2026, At 9:00 A.M.. At Emory Hospital In Decatur, Georgia. Though His Life Was Marked By Challenges, It Was Also Filled With Love, Resilience, And The Unwavering Support Of Family.
He Leaves To Cherish His Memory His Loving Sisters, Jacqulene And Janice, Along With A Host Of Devoted Nephews, Nieces, Cousins, Friends, And Neighbors Who Knew Him As A Gentle And Quiet Soul.
His Memory Will Forever Remain In The Hearts Of Those Who Loved And Cared For Him.
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