Paul Davis

Paul Davis, 82, of Abbeville entered into rest on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at Agape Hospice House in Lexington, SC. Mr. Davis was born January 4, 1934 in Abbeville, SC, the son of the late William McKnight Davis and Jettie Ashley Davis. He was a 1953 graduate of Abbeville High School, received his Bachelor of Science degree from Newberry College in 1957, followed by his Master's degree from Furman University. Mr. Davis taught at Abbeville High School from 1957-1963, was Principal at Wagner High School from 1963-1969, Assistant Superintendent for Orangeburg School District from 1969-1970, worked at Midland's Technical College from 1970-1972, and worked at McGraw Hill Book Company from 1972-1991. Paul dedicated his life to the education profession and the lives of many students were touched by his positive influence and leadership. He returned to Abbeville in 1989 and became a member of the Abbeville First Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Mary Alice Davis in 1986 and his second wife, Janice Dickey Davis in 2010; four brothers and two sisters. Mr. Davis is survived by his two sons, William Glenn Davis (Angela Sons Davis) of Lexington, SC and Philip Paul Davis of New York, NY; two grandchildren, Rachel Leigh Furtick (Charles Blake Furtick) and Michael Austin Davis both of Lexington, SC; a sister, Janice Davis Bouknight of Tifton, GA; a sister-in-law, Grace Davis of Abbeville and many extended family and friends. The family will receive friends from 3:00PM to 4:00PM on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at Harris Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 4:00PM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorial contributions, in memory of Mr. Davis, may be sent to the Alzheimer's Association, 140 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 210, Columbia, SC 29210. A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.harrisfuneral.com HARRIS FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES of Abbeville is assisting the Davis family.