Eldridge Blaine Davis

Eldridge Blaine Davis obituary, Black Mountain, NC

Eldridge Blaine Davis

Eldridge Davis Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Harwood Home for Funerals and Cremation Services on Jan. 5, 2026.
Eldridge Blaine Davis, 68, of Swannanoa, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
He was born on January 15, 1957, in Bryson City, NC and grew up in Whittier. He was the son of the late Hoyatt Davis and Margie Dills Davis.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his five brothers, Larry, Wilford, Lester, Clinton and Barney Davis; and his loving wife of 18 years, Denise Ray Davis, who died in 2011.
Surviving is his stepson, Jonathan Sparks; step grandchildren, Zachary and Serenity Sparks; niece, Andrea Yontz; and nephews, Kenny and Bryan Davis.
Per his request, no services are planned. Burial will be beside his wife, Denise, in Grassy Branch Church Cemetery. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Eldridge Blaine Davis, please visit our floral store.

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