Curtis V. Davis Sr.

Curtis Valentino Davis, Sr. best known as Curt, CV or Brother Davis departed this life at home in his wife’s arms and surrounded by his loving family on May 10, 2013. He was born on February 14, 1953 in Milford, DE to the late Hershel and Virginia Davis. On March 28, 1975 Curtis married his elementary and high school sweetheart Sally Christie (Savage) and to this union they were blessed with two children. He attended several schools during his 12 years of schooling including Sussex Vo-Tech and graduating from Cape Henlopen High School in 1971. During this time, he picked up the Electrical trade. After graduating, he worked for several local electrical contractors, including 10 years with Local 313 as an electrical apprentice while he finished out his education at Del Castle Technical School in New Castle. In April 1989, he decided to branch out on his own and became owner and operator of C.V. Davis Electric Co. Inc. Under his leadership, the firm wired numerous homes and businesses throughout the state of Delaware. He went out of his way to satisfy his customers, gaining great respect from all. He later joined the Sussex County Electrical Contractors Association in Sussex County. There he became the first African American president of the association, holding this office for several years. He used his business to encourage many young men and women to go into the electrical field, and or to better themselves by furthering their education. He was raised in Wesley Chapel and Siloam AME Churches in Slaughter Neck and later became a member of Bethel AME Church in Milton. He accepted Christ in 1989 under Rev. Ervin Williams. In 1996, he received his evangelist license under Rev. Braven O. Duffie. In 2003, he started attending Faith Hope and Love. Liking what he saw and heard, he decided to become a member in 2006 and in 2011 became Deacon. Curtis was very busy in the church, from working the soundboard to fixing any electrical problems, to working with the men and young men of the church. Curtis was an intelligent, hard working, caring, kind, quiet, humorous, inspiring and loving person, who left a legacy of what a good and honest “ man” should be. Even through his illness he never complained, always having a positive word. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Curtis Valentino Davis, Jr.; one sister, Donelda Davis and two brothers, Charles R. Davis and Matthew A. Harmon. He leaves to cherish his memories his wife of thirty-eight years, Sally Davis, Slaughter Neck; daughter – Kesha, Slaughter Neck; stepmother-Wilhelmina Davis, Ellendale; three sisters-Hattie R. Harris (Luke); Theresa Willis (Howard), Milton both whom he raised; Julia Davis, Ellendale; an uncle, William White, Norfolk VA.; one grandson, KeMar Curtis Davis, Slaughter Neck; two nephews with whom he was very instrumental in raising, Curtis Savage of Millsboro and Machi Savage of Germany; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Curtis V. Davis Sr.

February 14, 1953 - May 10, 2013