1940
LV
2024
LV Davis
April 25, 1940 — May 19, 2024
LV Davis, age 84, of Fanning Springs, passed away on May 20, 2024, at Haven Hospice in Chiefland. Mr. LV was
born on April 25, 1940, in Trenton, and was a lifelong resident of the tri-county area. He quit school in the 8 th
grade to start working on the farm and helping his family. His passion for farming would turn into a lifelong
career as a farmer who worked with many local farms. Outside of work, LV loved cooking for family and
friends. He was known for his swamp cabbage, smoked meats, and boiled peanuts. He was a proud family
man who loved spending time with those he cared for most. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47
years, Mary Davis; his mother and stepfather, Myrtle and Richard Wilkerson; and his brothers, Lamar and Roy
Davis.
LV is survived by his children, Danny (Janet) Davis of Trenton, Tony (Katie) Davis of Fanning Springs, Jennifer
Davis of Fanning Springs and Terri (Chester) McClelland; his 17 grandchildren, Anthony (Amanda) Davis,
Tommy (Heather) Davis all of Trenton, Eric Conkling of Gainesville, Hunter and Shelby Davis both of Trenton,
Justin (Lauren) Davis of Williston, Chasity (Jarrod) Pearson of Trenton, TJ Davis of Key West, Sarah Davis of
NY, Madison Spencer of Fanning Springs, Kellea (Joe) Cole of Old Town, and Jordan Olvera of Fanning Springs,
Amanda (Charlie )DuBose of Tampa, Kenneth Roberts, Wesley Roberts, Tori Roberts, Haley Roberts all from
Tampa.; his 25 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Dewayne Davis of Bronson and Roselle (Freddie) Summers of
Trenton; numerous extended family also survive.
A funeral to honor Mr. LV’s life will be held on Friday, May 31 st , at 3:00 pm at Bethel Baptist Church. The
family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 2:00 pm at the church. He will be laid to rest at Bethel
Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Watson-Milton Funeral Home,
Trenton. 352-463-8888. www.WatsonMilton.com
The family requests your attendance for the Celebration of LV’s Life at the Trenton Women’s Club located in
Trenton immediately following the funeral. We would love to hear the stories of his life and anecdotes he
was famous to blurt out at any given time from his friends. Dad loved to have get togethers with his family
and friends for any occasion. He would usually be the one doing the cooking whether it was swamp cabbage,
fish fry, or BBQ. We will be serving BBQ in honor of POP with all the sides. In honor of Dad, we request
everyone wear their “best dungarees and Sunday shirt” for the funeral. In true fashion the Celebration of LV’s
Life is “BYOB”.
born on April 25, 1940, in Trenton, and was a lifelong resident of the tri-county area. He quit school in the 8 th
grade to start working on the farm and helping his family. His passion for farming would turn into a lifelong
career as a farmer who worked with many local farms. Outside of work, LV loved cooking for family and
friends. He was known for his swamp cabbage, smoked meats, and boiled peanuts. He was a proud family
man who loved spending time with those he cared for most. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47
years, Mary Davis; his mother and stepfather, Myrtle and Richard Wilkerson; and his brothers, Lamar and Roy
Davis.
LV is survived by his children, Danny (Janet) Davis of Trenton, Tony (Katie) Davis of Fanning Springs, Jennifer
Davis of Fanning Springs and Terri (Chester) McClelland; his 17 grandchildren, Anthony (Amanda) Davis,
Tommy (Heather) Davis all of Trenton, Eric Conkling of Gainesville, Hunter and Shelby Davis both of Trenton,
Justin (Lauren) Davis of Williston, Chasity (Jarrod) Pearson of Trenton, TJ Davis of Key West, Sarah Davis of
NY, Madison Spencer of Fanning Springs, Kellea (Joe) Cole of Old Town, and Jordan Olvera of Fanning Springs,
Amanda (Charlie )DuBose of Tampa, Kenneth Roberts, Wesley Roberts, Tori Roberts, Haley Roberts all from
Tampa.; his 25 great-grandchildren; his siblings, Dewayne Davis of Bronson and Roselle (Freddie) Summers of
Trenton; numerous extended family also survive.
A funeral to honor Mr. LV’s life will be held on Friday, May 31 st , at 3:00 pm at Bethel Baptist Church. The
family will receive friends for a visitation beginning at 2:00 pm at the church. He will be laid to rest at Bethel
Baptist Church Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Watson-Milton Funeral Home,
Trenton. 352-463-8888. www.WatsonMilton.com
The family requests your attendance for the Celebration of LV’s Life at the Trenton Women’s Club located in
Trenton immediately following the funeral. We would love to hear the stories of his life and anecdotes he
was famous to blurt out at any given time from his friends. Dad loved to have get togethers with his family
and friends for any occasion. He would usually be the one doing the cooking whether it was swamp cabbage,
fish fry, or BBQ. We will be serving BBQ in honor of POP with all the sides. In honor of Dad, we request
everyone wear their “best dungarees and Sunday shirt” for the funeral. In true fashion the Celebration of LV’s
Life is “BYOB”.
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