Henry Samuel Davis Jr Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Henry Samuel Davis, Jr age 82 of Sandersville entered eternal rest Saturday, May 28, 2022. Born January 18, 1940 in Laurel, MS, to Sam and Susie Davis of Sandersville, Henry graduated from Sandersville High School in 1958, followed by Jones County Junior College, then furthering his education at the University of Mississippi, graduating in 1962. In law school, he was a member of the Law Review Board, selected for the Law Journal and the Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity, earning his law degree in 1964. He was president of the Jones County Bar Association from 1976-1977 and held an active legal career for over 50 years. He is preceded in death by his aforementioned parents and sister Katie Gresham. He is survived by wife Carol of 44 years, daughter Katie MacDonald (Andy), sons Mark (Danielle), and Craig (Eveleen), one grandson, Henry MacDonald, another Davis grandchild expected in November, step-grandsons Lucas and Graham MacDonald, and nephew Dee Gresham. Henry served in the Artillery Branch of the Army National Guard beginning in 1964 and ending with an Honorable Discharge retiring with Rank of Colonel in 1995. He was active in the Jones County community serving as town attorney for Sandersville, legal counsel for the Laurel Jones County Library, on the Board of Trustees for the Presbyterian Christian School, and refereed high school football. Known affectionately as Ol’ Daddy Boy or ODB, he enjoyed attending The Grove and Ole Miss football games, and was proud that all three of his children graduated from his alma mater. Visitation will be held Friday, June 3, at 12:00 p.m., service following at 1:00 p.m. at First Trinity Presbyterian Church in downtown Laurel. To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Henry Samuel Davis Jr

January 18, 1940 - May 28, 2022