Cornelius Davis Jr.

Cornelius Davis Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 24, 2020, at of 75 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Cornelius Davis Sr. and the late Gloria Gay, Cornelius was the oldest of eight children. He was raised by his maternal grandmother, the late Lelia Gay. Cornelius attended St. Augustine High School in New Orleans, Louisiana and after graduation, he attended the Southern University of New Orleans. He served as the Materials Manager for Mercy Hospital for 32 years and the Head of Materials Management at St. Tammany Hospital for 12 years before he retired. He was a faithful parishioner at Corpus Christi Catholic Church where he served as the President of The Ushers. He also served as the Chairman of the Board for The Loft Nonprofit Organization for 7 years. Cornelius was the loving husband of Leontine Mitchell Davis where they had one daughter to their union; Anastasia Davis(Derrick), father of Nolan Davis, Vanessa Davis, Trinette Davis, and Alicia Davis. Step-Father of the Late Larry C. Williams Jr. and Nanette Nelson (Tyrone). Grandfather of 13 grandkids, Brother of Walter Firmin, Ester Firmin, Faye Firmin, Delilah Firmin- Moore, the late Dennis Davis, the late Jerry Firmin, and the late Pamela Firmin. Godfather to Christine and Aileen Firmin and Jeremy L. Williams. He was the Brother-n-Law to Bertha Boutte, Barbara Burns and Barbara Mitchell. He Also Leave To Cherish his memory a host of other relatives and friends. Services will be held on Saturday, May 09, 2020, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 2022 St. Bernard Ave., New Orleans LA 70116 at 10 AM. Visitation begins at 9:00 AM (social distancing in effect). Private Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 AM. Service must also social distance 6ft in seating areas and also wear a mask. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, 4000 Norman Mayer Ave., New Orleans LA 70122. Guestbook online:www.charbonnetfuneral.com. Charbonnet Labat Directors (504)581-4411.