William Davis Jr., longtime farmer

William Davis Jr., 87, of Millsboro, passed away Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Millsboro Nov. 11, 1936, to the late William Wesley Davis Sr. and Phoebe Thompson Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Maryland Davis; and a brother, Stanley Davis.

William was a farmer. He retired from Elwood Workman & Sons Farm after many years of service. He enjoyed attending the races at Georgetown Speedway, horse racing, playing the lottery, playing horseshoes, and riding his bike around town. He loved family events, being with his family, and a good meal.

He is survived by one brother, Preston A. Davis of Seaford; and one sister, Joan E. Davis of Millsboro. William also leaves behind 11 nieces and nephews, Sandra Davis, Jane Davis, Toney Floyd, Stanley Davis Jr., Twanya Dunn, Karen Major, Preston Cannon, Trina Snowden, Preston Tull, Preston Lofland and Chandra Snead; as well as numerous great-nieces and -nephews, grand-nieces and -nephews, and many friends.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 9, at Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, with a viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Harmony Cemetery.

Visit William’s Life Memorial webpage and sign his online guestbook at watsonfh.com.