Nathaniel Mack Davis, age 86 of Demorest, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021.
Born on March 20, 1935, in Pensacola, Florida, he was a son of the late Barney Sharnick and Listney Boone Davis. Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army veteran and was a self-employed artist in the construction industry. He was an award-winning artist, visionary and creator. Some of his creativity was exhibited in the cornices, corbels and columns that he constructed. Notably, his talents were utilized in the restoration of the Flagler Museum of Palm Beach, Florida. Mr. Davis was a member of The Torch; the Jupiter Light Masonic Lodge #340, where he also served as Master; the Amara Shrine Temple and was a Shrine clown for 15 years; the Order of the Eastern Star and served as Worthy Patron three different times. Mr. Davis loved his family and was a great Dad, who was involved in all of his children’s activities.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his eight siblings.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Wile Davis of Demorest; son and fiancée, Nathan Wile Davis (Tracie Sorrells) of Demorest; daughter and son-in-law, Reynell “Rey” Sirum (David) of Marianna, Florida; grandson and wife, Joshua Sirum (Danielle) of Greenwood, Florida; great-grandchildren, Ayden and Oaklen Sirum; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 3 pm until the service hour on Wednesday at the church.
Memorial services will be held at 4 pm on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at The Torch, with Pastor Mike Franklin officiating.
An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com.
McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.
