Joseph Benjamin Davis, Sr., 95 of Silver Creek, MS passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Lawrence County Hospital in Monticello, Mississippi. He was born Sunday, May 5, 1929 in Lawrence County, Mississippi.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM at Calvary Baptist Church Cemetery in Silver Creek, MS.  Bro. Chris Turnage will officiate. Wilson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 601-587-2573

Mr. Davis loved playing and singing country music and loved telling people about Jesus Christ.  If you were around him for long, you were going to hear about the Gospel. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for over 20 years as an aircraft mechanic.  Mr. Davis was an owner and operator for many years in the transportation industry.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Hartzog Davis; daughter, Rhonda Lynn Little of New Hebron, MS; father, Charlie Estes Davis; mother, Lessie Herrington Davis; brothers, Charlie Ray Davis, and Roy Davis; sisters, Margaret Adams, Patsy Turnage and LaBruce Davis; granddaughters, Stacie Bradford, and Jessica Morris.

Survivors include his sons, Joe Davis, Jr., Wade Davis, and Wesley Davis; daughters, Ramona Davis Baron, Wanda Davis Bradford, and Lisa Davis Surdam; 20 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and family.