Teddy Blaine Davis, of Fayetteville

Teddy (Ted) Blaine Davis, of Fayetteville, Ga. went peacefully to be with the Lord on April 13th, 2019, at the age of 84.

Teddy was born on January 3, 1935 in Lagonda, Pa.

He was preceded in death by his sweetheart of 64 years, Phyllis Louise Holmes Davis. His parents: William Orvis Davis and Grace Rebecca Six of Lagonda, Pa. His five siblings: Donald W. Davis, Dorothy L. Vanatta, Thelma R. Lacock, William O. Davis, Jr., and Lois J. Craig.

He is survived by his three children: Sharon Denise Jones of Griffin, Ga., Teddy Blaine Jr. (Denise) Davis of Jackson, Ga., Shawnee Renee (Todd) Mercer of Fayetteville, Ga.

His seven grandchildren: Michelle Lynn Presley, Christopher Steven (Shana) Walden, Tiffany Nicole Davis, Matthew Blaine Davis, Ashleigh Renee (Jessie) Lawson, Trevor Austin (Victoria) Mercer and Brinley Rebekah Mercer.

His seven great-grandchildren: Amber Michelle Presley, Brandon Christopher Presley, Cade Conrad Presley, Avery Steven Walden, Brendan Manual Pena, Aiden Christopher Walden and Ava Rae Lawson.

Ted retired from Owens Illinois where his passion was his work as a glass molder. He loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed working in the yard, building, or repairing anything. The strength of his body and soul will always be a legacy to his beloved family.

“Just a closer walk with Thee, Grant it Jesus, is my plea. Daily walking close to Thee, let it be, Dear Lord, let it be.”

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, April 30th at 11:30 a.m. for family receiving and service beginning at 12 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church (North), 551 New Hope Road, Fayetteville Ga. 30214 (Rainbow Room/Dining Hall) with Hugh Kirby, officiating.