Jerry Lee Davis

1963 - 2020

Jerry Lee Davis, the loving son of the late Jessie Lee Davis and Alice Toney Davis, was born on July 12, 1963 in New Orleans, Louisiana. His life on earth came to an end on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, and the Gates of Heaven opened as one of God's most precious angels received his wings. He was 57 years of age. He was educated in the New Orleans Public School System. He attended McDonough No. 24 and was a graduate of Alcee Fortier Senior High School. He leaves to cherish his memories his siblings, Gloria Franklin, Vernon Toney Davis, Sammy Lee Toney Davis, Ella Mae Blanchard and Doris Jones. He is survived by his aunts, Mrs. Fannie Toney Ellis and Ms. Lois A. Davis and Mrs. Doris Carey. He is also survived by a host of nieces, great nieces, nephews, great nephews, and many loving cousins and devoted friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clarence C. Toney, Alice Eve Toney, Jessie Lee Davis, Joannah Moore Davis, and his brother Jessie Lee, Jr. He was also preceded in death by uncle, Lawrence Toney, Alex Davis and Sam Jones. Aunts, Ella Mae Ellis, Rosemary Beverly, Rebecca Mickey and Ethel Mae Davis. Relatives and friends of the family, also employees of Gootee Construction Company are invited to attend the Public Viewing on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Littlejohn Funeral Home, 2163 Aubry Street. beginning 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. followed by a Private Funeral Service, Pastor Sheila Gallette, officiating. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery. The family deeply regrets that in keeping with the City of New Orleans' protocol for social distancing and occupancy limitations, that seating will not be available for the viewing. Masks required. Professional service entrusted to Littlejohn Funeral Home, 2163 Aubry Street, Cal K. Johnson, Funeral Director/Manager, Info: (504) 940-0045.