Gene "Brother" Davis

Gene A. Davis, 65, of Abbeville, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the Hospice House in Greenwood. He was born in Abbeville to the late Adrian W. & Fronia Ellenberg Davis. Mr. Davis was employed by Flexible Tubing for 15 years and also worked at Dendy Corner Restaurant and the Village Grill. He was a member of South Side Baptist Church. He thoroughly enjoyed all sports, but especially loved wrestling. Mr. Davis will always be remembered and loved by his many friends and family, who will miss him dearly. He never met a stranger because of his loving heart and was always kind to everyone. Surviving Mr. Davis are two sisters, Elizabeth 'Lib' Cantrell, and Patricia McCurry, and her husband Jack; one brother, Leon 'Shine' Davis, all of Abbeville; nieces, Shelly Ruff, Audrey Ruff, Heather Cantrell, Ginger Miller, Kimberly Morton, Kayla Morton, Kelsie Morton & Tracy McCurry; nephews, Jeff McCurry, Ward McCurry, Cade McCurry, Conner Miller, Logan Ray, Justin McCurry, Chris Miller & Bart Ruff; and an uncle, Gaines Davis. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM to 4:00PM on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 4:30PM on Thursday in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Melrose Cemetery. The family will be at the home of his sister, Lib, at 106 Highway 28 North, Abbeville. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com. HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERIVICES is assisting the Davis family.