Van L Davis

Van Lawrence Davis came into this world in Plant City, Florida, on November 9, 1955, to Sgt. Mack L. (Army WWII) and Mrs. Zelma L. Davis (Pollard). Born into a family of four sons, Gary Leon, Van Lawrence, James Melvin, and Victor Dewayne.

Van and Victor faced the loss of their father on March 27, 1991, and the passing of their brother James Melvin on April 13, 1954. Gary Leon Davis on June 17, 1983. Despite the challenges, their mother, Zelma, raised them with unwavering love, strength, faith, and discipline until her passing in 1998.

Van’s journey through life included multiple marriages and divorces, resulting in several children before finding enduring love with his final wife, Dekeshia Lynette Dorsey.

With his former spouses, Darlene, Irene, Lisa, and Susie, he welcomed children named Holly, and Matthew via Darlene; Summer by Lisa, and Olivia from Susie. Alongside Dekeshia, they embraced their beloved fur babies Boo-Boo, Molly Grace, Bella Rose, and Creek Yogi Davis, including their feline companions including but not limited to Joyce, Felix, David, Lidia and Snowball.

Van and Dekeshia’s love story began in late 2012 through the Quest phone chat line, leading them to unite in holy matrimony on February 14, 2014, at the First Baptist Church in Lutz, Florida.

Van's life was a testament to the transformative power of love, faith, and continuous prayer. He faced personal struggles with drugs, alcohol, and smoking, but found strength and healing through the support of his family, medical care, and the unwavering love of his wife Keshia.

Today, we remember and honor Van as he joins his late family members in heaven, including his father Mack, mother Zelma, brother Gary, eldest daughter Holly, and his cherished fur companions Boo-Boo and Molly Grace. Van's journey reminds us of the potential for positive change through faith, perseverance, and the power of love.

He is survived by wife Dekeshia her father Jackie Sr (Rhoda), her brother Jackie Jr. (Samara); her aunts; uncles; nieces and nephews.

His brother Victor (Joy) and their children;

His children Matthew, Olivia and Summer

A multitude of grand children, nieces; nephews; and cousins.

A visitation for Van will be held Thursday, June 27, 2024 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Wells Memorial

Funeral Home, 1903 W. Reynolds Street, Plant City, Florida 33563, followed by a graveside committal service at Springhead Cemetery, Lakeland, Florida at 11:30 a.m.

Upon completion of the graveside committal service, the family will then have a memorial service at the Family Worship Center in Lakeland, Florida at 12:30 p.m. and will conclude with a reception with food and fellowship at 1:00 p.m.