Elmus “Bud” Davis Sr., 76, of Sanderson died Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He was born January 12, 1936 to the late Albert (Birdie) Davis and Pearl Raulerson Davis. He was a lifelong resident of Baker County and member of Dinkins New Congregational Methodist Church. He was a retired millwright union worker in Local #241 of Jacksonville for 41 years and member of the Masonic Lodge #122 of Sanderson for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, which he loved above all. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and farmer — all remaining as his legacy. He was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years Shirley Canaday Davis of Sanderson; children Rita F. Davis, Richard (Sharon) Davis, Elmus (Carolyn) Davis Jr., Jerry (Cheryl) Davis, Cindy (Eddy) Sanders and Scott (Lori) Davis; sisters Pearly Shumate and Alice Roaldsen; brothers Carlton (Margie) Davis and Preston (Miriam) Davis all of Sanderson; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews which he loved.
The funeral service was held Saturday, March 24 at 2 pm at his church with Eddy Sanders officiating, assisted by Rev. Tim Alford. Interment with Masonic rites followed at Cedar Creek Cemetery. Guerry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.