This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. Send your thoughts by posting a condolence. Carl was preceded in death by his mother, Carlene (Sanders) Davis, his adoptive father, Theodore Davis, and his biological father, David Bubar. 2020 With over 2,000 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. On May 27, 1977 he married the love of his life Julie Hillyard , Carl and Julie were married for 42 years he was a loving caring husband and father of 5 children Carmen Barnes Dawn Black Amanda Arms Lance Davis and Terry Searels. Posted by Linda & Harley Eyre (Friend) On Friday, May 19, 2017, Posted by Elaine Moore (Friend) On Thursday, May 11, 2017, Posted by George Caners (Friend, Co Worker, Client) On Thursday, May 11, 2017, Posted by Heather Poulin (Friend) On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Posted by Duane & Sylvia Forsyth (Friend) On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Posted by Brenda Cartwright (relation) On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Posted by Rosanne Timmerman (Friend) On Tuesday, May 9, 2017, Norma and Shannon we are very sorry for your loss. If Wilson refused to accept his advice, Davis threatened, he would put his own voice on the record – "and sell millions". Share Obituary: Carl Davis. Candle. DAVIS, Heather With heavy hearts we announce the sudden passing of Heather Davis at her home on Monday, August 17, 2020. I will miss that. Carl Lamont Davis | 2020 | Obituary. Carl was always tops at everything he did. Private burial was under the direction of Bright-Holland Funeral Home. My heart is just breaking for this family. Carl Allen Davis was born in Sussex on April 4, 1960 to parents Mid and Allen Davis. When my husband passed away a month ago, he so kindly reached out and I knew how much he understood grief and I was so touched by his compassion. Davis had the sort of golden ears that make a great A&R (artists and repertoire) man. Our condolences to all of your family. Family events almost always involved Carl telling some crazy tale or another, and they were mostly true. Carl was always smiling and happy with you by his side. May his children be blessed with comfort during this heart-breaking time! His autobiography, The Man Behind the Music, was published last year. Carl Oravl Davis, Jr. February 4, 1934 - July 6, 2020 (86 years old) Many great child hood memories. Carl Davis was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, Aug. 3, 1948, one of two children to William Earl and Hattie Mae Davis. His love of story telling was only overshadowed by his love for his family. Send Flowers. "Carl knew how to be patient with the artists, to give them a chance to feel the song," the singer Billy Butler, another of his artists, said. His family and friends were truly blessed by having had Carl in their lives, and will miss him greatly. DAVIS, Carl - Passed away unexpectedly at the Kingston General Hospital on Friday, May 5, 2017 with his family by his side at the age of 65 years. Dale was married to the love of his life, Norma, for over 57 years. Carl was a friend from the our 1st through 12th grades. Carl often shared about his Christian faith, and loved World Missions. To send this moment to your friends, enter their email addresses below: To be notified of any updates to this moment, enter your email address: Your email is not publicly shown and is used to notify you when your submission is approved. Carl loved visiting his family in Alabama each Summer and for Christmas each year. Your humor and love of life will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences to all of Carl's family and friends. Carl's father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and was transferred to Pocatello, Idaho, where Carl grew up. Wells Housing complex before the family moved to Maywood, Illinois in 1961. We will deeply miss this fun, intelligent, accomplished, witty and caring man. He was an excellent Papaw to his grandchildren. 1 to Jul. This amazing biography of Carl's life makes me proud to say I knew him! Dale was born on February 18, … SEND FLOWERS Add a Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Lester Davis along with other extended family members. When the singer Jackie Wilson approached the microphone to overdub the lead vocal on an uptempo song called (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher in a New York recording studio one day in 1967, he adopted a gentle, crooning style, as if the song were a ballad. I always admired Carl's sense of humor and his strong sense of purpose. Beloved husband of Norma (Simpson) Davis and cherished father of Shannon Davis. He was born October 29, 1937 in Tazwell, TN to Charlie and Esther Davis. Send Flowers. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. He was so kind hearted and compassionate and missed her so terribly. He is survived by his wife, Dedra, and seven children. A “Celebration of Life” service for Carl will be held on Sunday, February 9, at 2:00 p.m. at Parkview Christian Church, 1362 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65807. Show Your Sympathy to the Family. My life would be quite different without his influence on my life. Carl was definitely one of those people who made the world a better place. Although we were adversaries in the courtroom, we became friends. Published in The Oregonian from Jul. When the church doors were open, Carl was there! Lived across the street from us on Franklin in Pocatello, Idaho. My husband and I met Carl at our 50th class reunion a few years ago and we enjoyed talking about vintage auto racing and wine making with Carl. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/paris-tx/carl-davis-9857615, © 2020 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Davis produced Lance's records, starting in 1962 with Delilah, a charming Mayfield number that failed to make the charts. After supervising a run of hits, Davis left OKeh in 1965 to join Brunswick/Dakar, another Chicago-based operation. He was very proud of his family. Share Carl's life story with friends and family. Recently he sent a message that he was sitting on his deck enjoying a fine glass of whiskey staring at the stars thinking about when we were very young sleeping out in our yard doing the same thing! Share a memory Send Flowers Share. Carl Fay Davis PhD1937-2011Carl Fay Davis PhD, age 73, of Pensacola, Florida passed away June 27, 2011. My memories of him are fond and fun! She blessed my life as did Carl. Carl’s lifelong employment was primarily in the food service industry, including employment in the Missouri State University cafeteria, the Drury University cafeteria, and the Evangel University cafeteria. • Carl Henry Davis, record producer, born 19 September 1934; died 9 August 2012, Chicago record producer with a gift for talent spotting who worked with Jackie Wilson, the Chi-Lites and Curtis Mayfield, Carl Davis had the sort of golden ears that make a great A&R man. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Obituary for Carl Dale Davis | Dale Davis, a retired Master Electrician, went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mining the talent of his native Chicago, he was responsible for hits including Gene Chandler's Duke of Earl; Major Lance's The Monkey Time and Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um; Tyrone Davis's Can I Change My Mind and Turn Back the Hands of Time; and the Chi-Lites' Oh Girl. Carl always wanted to serve people and volunteered at the church in many different ways. Carl Davis Obituary - Dayton, OH Celebrate the life of Carl Davis, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Tobias Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel.