Mr. James Leroy “Stag” Davis, 73, of Patterson, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017, at the Hospice Satilla Hospice House in Waycross.

He was born October 29, 1943 in Patterson, the son of the late Leroy Davis, Sr. and the late Susie E. Davis. He was preceded in death by his three siblings, Sarah Elizabeth Davis, Bettye Jean Davis Philpot and Annie Pearl Davis Maloy and  by an uncle, Eugene Willis. He was a graduate of Lee Street High School, class of 1962.

He was employed at the Barnard Company in Patterson for years until his health forced him to no longer be able to work. He was an avid lover of sports, a huge Georgia Bulldog fan and an honorary coach of the Patterson Recreation Department. He coached and refereed football and softball games. He dedicated his time to sports and was a campaign manager for the local candidates, working at the polls diligently at elections.

He was an active member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church until he moved into the Pierce County Nursing Home. At one time, he served as president of the Usher Ministry at Macedonia.

He leaves to cherish his memories his nephews, Gary Davis, Patterson,Joseph Derwin (Mary) Davis, Waycross, Timothy Davis, Baltimore, MD; Christopher Philpot, Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Stephen Philpot and John Maloy, both of Atlanta; his nieces, Denissa “Necie” Davis, Waycross, Christina (Acevada) Ashley, Blackshear, Teisha (Marshall) Rainge, Augusta, and Nichelle (Cornelius) Robertson, Atlanta and several great-nieces and great-nephews, cousins, his church family and sorrowing friends.