Phillip Donald Davis, 82, of Morganton, NC, passed away on August 7, 2023 due to Alzheimer’s.
Don was born August 17, 1940 to E.M. and Lovie Davis of Old Fort. He had 4 older brothers Dean, Fred, Mickey, and Francis and 3 younger sisters Louise, Brenda, and Nancy.
His in-laws were a big part of his life. His parents-in-law were Edmond and Dessie Johnson. His brothers-in-law are James, Tommy, and Ralph, and sisters-in-law are Dallas, Nancy, and Debbie.
On a Friday July 19, 1968 Don met Alma Johnson and it was love at first sight. On their first date, Don proposed and Alma accepted. They were married 53 wonderful years filled with love and joy. Their 3 daughters are Donna (James) Rooney, Amanda (Kelly) Misenheimer, and Melanie (Wayne) Whaley. They have 6 grandchildren Crystal (Michael) McCroan, Taylor Rooney, Keri and Abby Misenheimer, and Christopher and Stephanie Whaley. They have 2 great grandchildren Jordan and Bailey.
Don loved God, family, and his church. Don and Alma have great faith in God, and raised their girls with faith, hope and unconditional love. Family was always a priority. At St. Matthews UMC he was a youth director where he loved teaching the youth about Christ. Don spent years in the choir. He had a wonderful bass voice. Don spent many years as a lay minister at Fairview UMC and filled in as a lay minister as needed across Western NC. Don retired after many years as a general contractor where he built his business from personal referrals. He never met a stranger, was always ready to help someone in need, loved to joke, and always had a smile.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, E.M. and Lovie, his brothers Dean and Fred. Don is survived by his loving wife, Alma, his girls, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Sossoman Funeral home on Friday, August 11, 2023 from 6pm - 8pm.
Don’s Celebration of Life will be held at St. Matthews United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11:00 am followed by graveside service at Burke Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Matthews UMC.
We would like to extend our gratitude for the care they provided for Don to Dr. Keith Smith and staff at Burke Primary Care, staff at Magnolia Lane Rehab, Atrium palliative care staff, Patti Barrier and Janie Knapp and the Amorem nurses and CNAs.
For additional information about Alzheimer’s, visit www.ALZ.org.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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Im so sorry for the families loss ! Don was my friend from when we worked at triangle together , i thought alot of the man . As i pass his house on occasion going from job to job i always look to see if he was in the yard . Prayers for you all 🙏🏻