Omer Witmer Davis, age 88, of Alma passed away March 28, 2023 at the Hospice House after a short illness. He was born July 18, 1934 in Pierce County to Omer C. Davis and Wynell Tuten Davis. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a grandson, Torry Devin Davis, brother, Ronnie Davis, two sisters, Deloris Johnson Wicker and June Smart and two brother-in-laws, Jerrell Johnson and Brownie Smart.

Mr. Davis was a member of Beulah Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife of 68 years, Shelby Jean Yawn Davis of Alma; son, Dale Davis of Blackshear; two grandsons, Shawn Davis and Trey Davis; 7 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Carol Hersey (Buddy) of Waycross and sister-in-law, Ellen Davis of Jesup.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Matt Tuttle and Rev. Mike Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the church from 1:00 PM until service time.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Satilla Hospice House 811 Beacon Street Waycross, Georgia 31501

Active pallbearers will be; Shawn Davis, Trey Davis, Tanner Davis, Brian Hersey, Chad Hersey, Cole Elliot and Halston Taylor. Deacons of Beulah Baptist Church will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Crosby Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.