Alvin Lee Davis

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Celebrating the life of
Alvin Lee DavisJanuary 08, 1934 - August 12, 2015

Alvin Lee Davis, 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 at Memorial Health University Medical Center, surrounded by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

Surviving are his wife, Joyce Scott Davis; his son and daughter-in-law, Randall Davis and Suzanne Simmons Davis, and their children, Carson and Parker Davis; his daughter, Sandra Davis, and her children, Alyssa and Davis Trenaman; his son and daughter-in-law Andrew Davis and Amy Ellison Davis, and their children, Andrew, Coleman, and Emma Davis; and many other dear relatives and friends.

Alvin was native Savannahian, born on January 8, 1934. He graduated from Savannah High School in 1952. Alvin married Joyce Scott Davis in 1953, and together they raised three children; Randy, Sandy, and Andy.

In 1951, Alvin joined the National Air Guards, receiving an honorable discharge in 1959 after eight years of service. He worked for Sears, Roebuck & Company and Union Camp until he opened his own construction company, Alvin L. Davis, Inc. in 1965, where he went into real estate, residential and commercial construction, and development. In following decades, he would have a hand in building in or developing many subdivisions in Chatham County and surrounding areas. Alvin was a faithful member of Wilmington Island United Methodist Church.

He was a member of the Savannah Board of Realtors, the Board of Directors of the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, and a long time member and past president of the Greater Savannah Home Builder's Association. Alvin was also a member of Solomon's Masonic Lodge and Alee Temple Shrine, where he became a member of the Royal Order of Jesters and a founding member of the Keystone Kops. He was also a member of the Tybee Lite Shrine Club, Member of Royal Order of Elks #183, and Member of The Savannah Golf Club.

The family would like to thank Dr. Robert Beard, Dr. Larry Horesh, Dr. Dana Kumjian, and the Coastal Dialysis Center employees for exemplary care.

The funeral service will be held at the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors on Saturday, August 15th, 2015 at 11am. Private interment will follow for members of the family at Bonaventure Cemetery. There will be a Celebration of Life – Porter Room at Alee Temple at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday.

The family kindly suggests any remembrances be made in his memory to Wilmington Island United Methodist Church (195 Wilmington Island Road, Savannah, GA 31410) or the Shriners Hospital for Children (12502 USF Pine Drive, Tampa, FL 33612).

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I own one of the Alvin Davis homes on Wilmington Island. A solidly built home. It sounds like he lived a solidly built life. His legacy will carry on. God bless all of you in your grief.

- Jane Hixson, Savannah, GA

Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dan & Linda (seckinger) walker

- Linda & Dan walker, Black creek, Ga

Randy & Suzanne, I was so sorry to hear about your dad. There are no words to make this event any easier. I just want you to know that I'm thinking about you all and send prayers for peace and strength your way.

- Rebekah Arvin, Mount Vernon, ky

To the Alvin Davis Family, Fred and I are sending you prayers for the lost of an awesome man. He is at peace with no pain or worries. He will be greatly missed by all. Thinking of you, Fred and Mary Buck

- Fred and Mary Buck, Savannah, , Ga

Drew,Cole,and Emma, I would like to extend my deepest sympathy for the loss of your grandfather. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

- Ann M. Frech, Savannah, GA

Our sympathies to the Davis family. -Jerry

- Jerry Simmons, Hyattsville, MD

I would like to express my condolences to the family and friends of Mr. Davis. May you find comfort in the promise at Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

- Mrs. Khan, Snellville, GA

Sorry to hear of Alvins passing he will be missed.

- Evelyn B Carter, Savannah, Ga

What a fine man, no more headaches no more pain. Thoughts and prayers to the family !!

- Freddy Cutten, Savannah, GA

Joyce and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Ron and I were so very fond of Alvin.

- Carolyn Beebe, Savannah, GA

I would like to send my condolences. Sorry for your loss. I will see you soon.

- Carl James Munday , Savannah, Ga

My thoughts and prayers to the Davis family.

- Craig Bright, Savannah, Ga

Joyce and Family, We send our sincere sympathy on the passing of Alvin.He was a true gentleman and businessman,a combination not always found in our county today.You both had so many happy times together with family over the years.We were so happy to have known Alvin and he will certainly be missed by many.Remember all those happy times.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

- Tom and Judy Mahoney, Savannah, Georgia

I'm very sorry for your Loss. My Father "CW Fordham" worked for Alvin for years and admired him greatly.

- Jeff Fordham, Bloomingdale, Ga

Joyce & family, so sorry to hear about Alvin. Our condolences. We remember many happy times when we were neighbors and kids were good friends.

- Sylvia Turnquist & family, Pearland, TX

Simply words cannot convey my sorrow for your loss. I remember Mr. Davis as far back as when Randy and I were at Juliette Low together. Through all the years he always was a fine man.

- Terri Davis Davison, Cheshire, CT

The obituary unclearly specifies the Celebration of Life. The proper time is 1:30pm on Saturday, after visitation, funeral service and private interment. The Celebration of Life will be at the Porter Room in the Alee Temple. 100 Eisenberg Dr, Savannah 31406

- Amy and Andy Davis, Savannah, GA

Davis Family, words at a time like this do no good but just letting you know you are in our thoughts. We all have our memories of this great man. We love you DAD!!

- Harry and Sherri Connolly, Savannah, Ga