Joseph C. Davis

On January 2, 1936, James Edward and Lillie Mae Davis were blessed with another extension to their family, a son named JOSEPH CORNELIUS DAVIS. On that day, they were blessed with a double portion, twin boys. JOSEPH was raised in a loving home in Cape Charles, Virginia, with his twin brother William, brother James (Buddy), and his two sisters Evelyn and Delores. Growing up, JOSEPH loved sports in Cape Charles, and was proud to be able to play football in both high school and in the US Army. In 1954, JOSEPH graduated from North Hampton County High School. Shortly after graduating, he enlisted in the US Army where he served for about 2 years. JOSEPH soon found his way to Brooklyn, New York to begin a new chapter in his life, far away from the “laid back” life of Cape Charles, VA. One of his most memorable early jobs was at a meat plant in Brooklyn. It is there where he met the love of his life, Pearlie Mae Cheston, who also worked at the plant. In time, they grew to have a strong friendship and eventually began dating. On April 11, 1958, JOSEPH and Pearlie became husband and wife. They were blessed with four children: three sons James, Joe Jr., and Matthew, and one precious daughter, Delphia. JOSEPH was a strong man of faith who constantly taught his family to love each other and most of all to love the Lord. He considered himself to be a pretty good driver and the Lord soon blessed him with a fantastic job with the NYC Transit Authority as a bus driver. Before retiring from Transit after 20 years, JOSEPH was privileged to also work as a dispatcher, supervisor, and travel information assistant. God was always the center of their family and JOSEPH and Pearlie were blessed to share over 60 yrs. of marriage. The Davis family had more than marriage to celebrate in 1958. JOSEPH and Pearlie began attending Refuge Church of Christ in Brooklyn, NY, where they both accepted the Lord and were baptized in the name of Jesus. Pearlie was the first to receive the Holy ghost, which made JOSEPH more eager than ever to receive. He might have tarred himself to death if he hadn’t eventually been filled with the precious gift of the Holy ghost later that year. This Holy Ghost power couple was truly on fire for the Lord. Because of his faithfulness and love for the Lord, it wasn’t too long before JOSEPH became a Jr. Deacon at Refuge Church of Christ. In 1961, he was honored to be elevated to the position of Ordained Deacon. DEACON DAVIS continued to be a faithful servant at Refuge and while a member served as church secretary and eventually Chairman of the Board of Deacons. As part of The Churches of Our Lord Jesus Christ, DEACON DAVIS service in the church did not stop at the local level. He always loved working with the youth and was blessed to serve as State ABYPU (Youth Dept.) Treasurer, Vice President, and President. He also served as President for the Brooklyn Diocese’s Deacons Board. On the international level, DEACON DAVIS served as Youth Congress Chaplin, Treasurer, Vice President, and President. On Friday, August 3, 2018, DEACON DAVIS’ journey in this earthly vessel had come to an end. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Delores Victory, his brother James Davis, his oldest son, James and only daughter, Delphia. DEACON DAVIS leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 60 years: Mother Pearlie Davis; two sons: Joe Jr. and Matthew; two daughters-in-law: Pam and Marisa; four granddaughters: Dina, Dominique, Naima and Mia; one grandson: Tyree; one great granddaughter: Madison Pearl; brothers: William Davis (twin brother), James “Buddy” Davis, Wesley Davis; sister: Evelyn Hadley; sisters-in-law: Margaret Davis, Trisha Davis, Mildred Davis, Dorothy Graham, Esther Clarke, Janice Cheston; brother-in-law: Solomon Graham; godchildren: Sandra Bounty, Charmise Desire’, Priscilla Dobbins, Augelle Dozier, Daniel Libson, Peter Radcliff Jr., Belinda Richardson, E. J. Sims, Linda Tatum, Joann Woodley, Bishop Gary and Lady Babette Coach, as well as a host of other relatives, church family and friends. He had a heart of gold and embraced everyone with the love of the Lord. His memory will forever be a part of the fabric of so many lives. Lovingly Submitted, The Family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joseph C. Davis, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Joseph C. Davis

January 2, 1936 - August 3, 2018