Jesse Mack Davis

Jesse Mack Davis, 83, passed away October 15, 2026 after a brief illness. Jesse was born July 30, 1943, in Washington, DC to Elbert and Pressley Davis. Jesse shared 38 years of marriage with his wife, Sharon Davis, who survives him. He is also survived by his children, Terri Russell (Shane), Jimmy Burns (Krista) Angela Simms (Mike), David Burns (Cindy), Russell Davis (Joal) and Jaclyn Bataclan (Ramon); ten grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elbert and Pressley Davis.

Jesse worked in telecommunications for 41 years in multiple capacities, ending as an engineer with Verizon. He served as CWA’s local occupational safety and health chair fighting for the safety of the employees. And his younger years, he enjoyed bowling and riding his motorcycle.

He was health conscious and would work out 3 times a week. He was a season ticket holder to the Washington Redskins from 1959 to 2021. After retiring from the telephone company, they became winter residents in Orlando, FL. He and Sharon enjoyed traveling.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm with a Celebration of Life at 3:30pm, at Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, 11800 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20904, a reception will follow after the service.