Excell "Butch"

Davis, Jr

Excell Bush Davis, 81, died on Sunday December 1, 2024, at North MS Medical Center. A native of Itawamba County, he was born on August 14, 1943, to Excell and Sula (Cowley) Davis.

He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He was a former employer of Macomb Tubing of Detroit, Michigan for over 11 years.

He also was employed and retired from Motor City Stamping of Chesterville, Township for 15 years. He loved to fish, garden, watch football and baseball. His favorite team was the Detroit Lions.

He leaves behind to cherish his memories; his lovely wife Gwen Davis of Fulton, MS; his lovingly known as Papaw to his grandson Tristian Ruff of Baldwyn, MS; four sisters, Frances (Don) Young and Delois (Oliver) Shumpert both of Fulton, MS, Carnell Sanders and Mary Randolf both of Tupelo, MS, he leaves many nieces, nephews, family and friends. He preceded in death by his parents; one sister Bobbi Jean Watkins; one brother, Oliver "Tojo" Davis; three nephew, Douglas Shumpert; Kenny and Eddie.