Mitchell "Mitch" Wesley Davis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Mitchell Wesley Davis, who went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, July 9th, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born in Surry County to Wesley and Lillie Atkins Davis on May 28th, 1943. Mitchell grew up on their family farm, where he enjoyed being with his family and friends.

Mitchell dedicated his life to public service, working for the Surry County Sheriff’s office from 1966 to 1974. He went to work for the Yadkin County Sherriff’s Office in 1974-1987, where he met his loving wife, Kay. Mitchell then worked in the N.C. Magistrate’s Office of Yadkin County from 1987 until his retirement in 2010.

He was a proud Charter Member of Maplewood Baptist Church and an active member of Yadkin Masonic Lodge 162 AF & AM, Winston-Salem Scottish Rites of Free Masonry, Oasis Shrine Club, and the Elkin-Jonesville Shrine club.

Mitchell was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He especially loved singing to his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; favorites included A Bushel and a Peck, Cold Feet, and Ooey Gooey. His joyful presence and warm voice created memories that will live on for generations.

One of his greatest pleasures was fishing with friends and family. He cherished trips to the ocean and spent countless peaceful hours fishing off the pier.

Mitchell had never met a stranger. With a friendly smile and curious heart, he would often ask people who their parents were- more often than not, he would find a connection.

Mitchell was preceded in death by his Parents, Wesley and Lillie Atkins Davis, Sisters Lucille Davis Tilley, Virginia Dare Davis, Infant Baby Girl Davis, Louise Davis Tilley, Brother Milton A Davis, Son Wayne Davis, Father-in-Law & Mother-in-Law Oliver Gray & Sarah Kiger McCollum, along with several Brother-in Laws & Sister-in-Laws.

Mitchell is Survived by his Loving Wife of almost 50 years Kay McCollum Davis. They were married on October 18,1975. Daughter Michelle Davis Collins (Kenny Zimmerman), Son Dustin W Davis (Emily), Son Teddy Davis, Daughter in law Anita Davis, Sister Linda Davis Tucker (Terry) and several Brothers- in- Law, Sisters- in- Law & Nieces and Nephews.

Grandchildren: Hannah Davis (Steven), Holly D Hemric (Matt), Austin Davis (Kelly), Alex Davis, Autumn C Funderburk (Drake) Ashley Collins (Sam), Abigail Collins, Braylen Collins, Cambren Zimmerman, Noah Davis, Wesley Davis, Lucas Davis, & Carter Davis.

Great-Grandchildren: Nathaniel Wall, Nicholas Wall, Addy Wall, Josef Wall, Thomas Wall, Maverick Davis, Maddox Davis, Preston Hemric & Madelyn Hemric.

Visitation will be Friday, July 11th, 2025 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at Gentry Family Funeral Service in Yadkinville. The Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 12th, at 2:00 PM in the Gentry Family Chapel with Burial in Yadkin Memorial Gardens.

The Davis family would like to especially thank Mountain Valley Hospice for the compassion and care given to Mitchell and his family. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Yadkin Lodge 162 AF & AM, PO Box 596, Yadkinville, NC, 27055, or Maplewood Baptist Church, PO box 576, Yadkinville, NC 27055.

Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville is serving the Davis family.