Claude Davis, age 89, of Forest City

Claude Davis, age 89, of Forest City, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.

Claude was born in Rutherford County May 14, 1935 to the late William Arbert Davis and Paris Lucille Davis.

He was a professing Christian and grew up working in a local Sawmill. Most of his life, he was a farm laborer as he traveled between Florida and North Carolina picking apples, oranges, and all of other types of produce.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Ruth Davis; brothers, Curtis Davis and Carl Davis; and an infant son, Claude Wilbern Davis Jr.

Left to cherish his memories are his daughter, Geraldine Davis (Lynyrd Pipes) of Detroit, MI and a nephew, Brandon Davis, of AZ.

A graveside service was held February 25 in the Spindale Cemetery with Rev. Ernie Cole officiating.

Memorial donations can be made to American Diabetes Foundation at www.diabetes.org.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.