Gil was born January 6, 1949, in Gulfport, Mississippi, a son of the late Derwood Elvis Davis and Winnifred Culpepper Davis. He attended Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Madison, and enjoyed a lengthy career in finance.
Gil had a lifelong passion for model airplanes. He enjoyed fabricating many styles of model planes, meticulously crafting the intricate pieces of each, and he happily spent hours flying many of the aircraft he created.
In addition to his parents, Gil was preceded in death by his brother, Mike Davis.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Kathy Davis; son, Christopher Davis (Kayla); brother, Don Davis (Suzanne); sister-in-law, Susan Davis); his canine companion, Ace; and many extended family members and friends.
Memorial services for Gil will be announced at a later date.