John Miller Davis, Jr., 76, passed away on August 17, 2018 in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. Born on July 4, 1942 in Wilkes-Barre, PA; he was the son of the late John M. Davis, Sr. and Ann Grimes Davis.
He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 32 years: Susan Nowell Davis; by his children: John M. Davis, III, of Hillsborough, Peter Davis, of Wilmington, Susan Davis Wells and husband Tim, of Cedar Grove, Greg Pearce, of Raleigh, and Bryant Pearce, of Raleigh; ten grandchildren; sister: Barbara Murphy, of Norwalk, CT; and by other family and many friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents, by his son: John David Pearce and by his brother-in-law: William O. Murphy.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, August, 22, 2018 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Mitchell Funeral Home (7209 Glenwood Ave). A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of the Funeral Home, with interment of his urn to follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are preferred to the SPCA of Wake County or Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.