Peter Nils Davis

1947 - 2023

DAVIS, Peter Nils, Peter Nils Davis died peacefully on August 11, 2023. He is survived by Beth, his best friend and wife of 45 years, together with their daughters, Sarah and Eliza, and their adoring granddaughter, Adelaide. He is also survived by his brother, Sam, sister, Ross, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Mary Davis.

Peter was born in 1947 and grew up in Clarksville, VA. He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was a four-year letterman as a wide receiver on the football team, and later coached freshman football. He also played basketball during his first year at Carolina. After graduating with a degree in history, he spent his career in sales. Before moving to Greensboro earlier this summer, Peter and Beth raised their family in Bon Air, their home for nearly 40 years.

Peter was blessed with many intellectual and physical gifts and perhaps most blessed with a kind and gentle nature, readily apparent in his loving devotion to his family and raising his girls. He lived life with a sense of wonder and adventure and celebrated others' wins as he would his own. He had a lifelong love of sports, particularly women's and collegiate sports, and was a committed and active member of St. Michael's Episcopal Church. While he never lost a certain impish twinkle, he did not seek attention. Rather, he quietly and steadfastly did the right thing, the helpful thing. His selflessness and generosity touched more lives than we will ever know. He is and will forever be missed.

A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Bon Air (2040 McRae Rd, Bon Air, VA 23235) on Friday, August 25 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Michael's Church.