Rev. William E. "Bill" Davis Jr.

away peacefully on October 11, 2025, in Macon, Georgia. He was 80 years old.

A visitation for "Bill" will be held Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Snow's @ Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3969 Mercer University Drive, Macon, GA 31204. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Christ Chapel Macon, 170 Starcadia Cir, Macon, GA 31210. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM at Christ Chapel Macon. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery (Northgate) with the Rev. Trey Davis, Rev. Troy White, Rev. Sterling Busby, Rev. Michael Patterson, Rev. Coley Reese, Anna Reese and Scott Davis with be officiating.

Born on May 30, 1945, in Atlanta, Georgia, Bishop Davis dedicated his life to faith,

family, and service. A devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, gifted

communicator, and lifelong minister, he lived with purpose and conviction. He was the

epitome of a pastor—kind-hearted, wise, and always ready to share both truth and

insight.

He began preaching with his first revival on his spring break at the age of 16. Once he

completed High School, he began his full-time ministry as an evangelist. He received

his first credential with the United Pentecostal Church International at the age of 18. It

was during these years, while preaching a revival in Flint, MI, that he had his first

encounter with Greta Carol Ruff. He said that night, “I’m going to marry that girl!” They

dated approximately two months before tying the knot on May 21, 1966.

Bill and Greta continued their travels around the country for the next five years before

settling in Macon, GA, to plant a new church called Calvary Tabernacle. This church

was later renamed The World of Faith Ministries and took on a new vision and mission

under his leadership. As founder and Pastor of The World of Faith, he served that

congregation for 54 years. During his 50 plus years, he led the church to purchase two

different properties and spearheaded five building programs.

A man of deep faith, Bishop Davis devoted his entire life to full-time ministry. Through

the years of pastoral leadership, his dynamic ministry of the Word blessed hundreds of

congregants that he pastored, and countless thousands around the country and

overseas. He was a friend to young preachers and an inspiration to seasoned

preachers. Whether in the pulpit, through the written word, or one-on-one in

conversation, he was a teacher and leader whose influence reached far and wide. He

authored numerous books—including western fiction as well as inspirational and

theological works—that reflected both his storytelling gift and spiritual insight.

Bishop Davis was known for his impeccable style—always well-dressed—and for his

love of collecting fine watches and writing instruments. His commanding presence, strong

voice, and wisdom will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Due to declining health, he chose to retire in January of 2025 and spent his remaining

months with his bride. He is survived by his beloved wife, Greta Davis; his children:

William E. “Trey” Davis, III (Greta), Scott J. Davis (Lori), and Anna D. Reese (Coley);

and his cherished grandchildren: Carter Davis, Miles Davis, Harrison Davis, Logan

Davis, Travis Reese, Trevor Reese, Parker Reese, Tayler Johnston, and John David

Judd.

Bishop Davis is also survived by his sisters: Diane Busby (Rev. Sterling Busby), Cheryl

White (Rev. Troy White), and Connie Peacock; and by his nephews: William “Billy”

White and family, Jonathan White and family, Allen Shurley and family, and Chris

Shurley and family.

He was preceded in death by his father, William E. “Bill” Davis, Sr., and his mother,

Marion Huffman Davis.

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Snow's @ Macon Memorial Park has charge of the arrangements.