Wednesday, January 29, 2025 8:35 am

J. D. Davis, age 88 of Mooresboro, and a longtime resident of the Concord Community, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

J. D. was born October 5, 1936, in Rutherford County and was a son of the late Virgil and Lenora Ledford Davis. He was a member of Concord Baptist Church. His work was in textiles and his career spanned over 50 years with Dicey Mills in Shelby where he retired as Plant Manager.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie Green Davis, his son, Jeffrey Scott Davis, his brother, Edward Davis, and his sisters, Elizabeth Evans and Carolyn Crawley.

Survivors include his son, Brian Allan Davis (Lou Ann) of Lawndale, his daughter, Lisa Garner (Doug) of Mooresboro, and his brother, Steve Davis (Wanda) of Forest City, three grandchildren, Jessica, Jeremy, and Kaylee, as well as two great-grandchildren, Alexis and Blake.

A memorial service was held January 27 at Concord Baptist Church with Rev. Travis Laflin officiating.

Memorials in his memory may be made to Concord Baptist Church, PO Box 70, Bostic, NC 28018.

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Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.