Memorial services for Nathaniel Mack Davis, 86, of Demorest will be held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, at The Torch, with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating.
Mr. Davis passed away Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021.
Born Mar. 20, 1935, in Pensacola, Florida, he was a son of the late Barney Sharnick and Listney Boone Davis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his eight siblings.
Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army veteran and was a self-employed artist in the construction industry. He was an award-winning artist, visionary, and creator. Some of his creativity was exhibited in the cornices, corbels, and columns that he constructed. Notably, his talents were utilized in the restoration of the Flagler Museum of Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Davis was a member of The Torch; the Jupiter Light Masonic Lodge #340, where he also served as Master; the Amara Shrine Temple and was a Shrine clown for 15 years; the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Patron three different times. Mr. Davis loved his family and was a great Dad, who was involved in all of his children's activities.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Wile Davis of Demorest; son and fiancée, Nathan Wile Davis (Tracie Sorrells) of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Reynell Rey Sirum (David) of Marianna, Florida; grandson and wife, Joshua Sirum (Danielle) of Greenwood, Florida; great grandchildren, Ayden and Oaklen Sirum; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until the service hour Wednesday at the church.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia is in charge of arrangements.