Leslie Eugene Davis, better known as Les, 81, of Sparta, passed away Dec. 8, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Les was born Dec. 28, 1941, in the Ravenscroft community of White County, to Norman Davis and Rhoda Leona Blaylock Davis Clemons.
He worked 28 years as a mechanic for Federal Mogul. Les was an avid outdoorsman, loving to deer hunt and fish. He also loved racing, from drag racing to go-cart racing. Les proudly served in the United States Army.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchildren, Sunny Adair Davis, Brandon Coats; brothers Jimmy, Junior, Jack Davis; and sister, Virginia Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Davis, of Sparta; sons, Michael Leslie Davis, of Sparta, Matthew Cope Davis and wife Rachel, of Quebeck, Leslie Eugene “Pete” Davis Jr., of North Carolina, David Davis and wife Sherry, of North Carolina; daughter, Elaine “Flossy” Coats, of North Carolina; grandchildren, Jessica Lemonds and husband Donavon, Jathan Davis, Layla Davis, Lenny Jane Davis, Scotty Davis, Pammy, April and Chris Coats, Justin Davis, Megan Faulkner; sister, Beulah “Tootsie” Taylor and husband Lester; great-grandson, caregiver, and hunting companion, Axton Sims; seven additional great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members.
In honor of Les’s wishes, he will be cremated, and a memorial service will be 6 p.m., Dec. 12, 2023, at Hunter Funeral Home. Frank Randolph and Bo Hendrix officiated.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
