ASHFORD. . . Rev. Joseph Homer Davis, Jr., age 98, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, October 19, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1928, to Joseph Homer Davis, Sr. and Essie V Johnson Davis in Ashford, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Glenda Agee Davis, both his parents, his sister Aline Davis Shelton, and daughter in law Suzanne M. Davis.
Homer grew up in Ashford and graduated from Ashford High School, the University of Alabama, and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. Homer served in the US Navy active duty at the end of WWII. Throughout Homer’s ministry, he served as pastor of Bethel Baptist Church, Ridgecrest Baptist Church, Britt David Baptist Church (Columbus, GA), Leawood Baptist Church (Greenville, SC), and First Baptist Church of Austell (Austell, GA) and worked for the former Columbia Baptist Association (now Southeast Baptist Association), Georgia Baptist Convention, (Atlanta, GA). Upon his retirement, Homer returned to Ashford, where he continued his ministry as interim pastor at numerous churches in Alabama, Georgia, and Florida. Also during his retirement years he served as a board member of the Blanche Davis Moore Foundation of Corpus Christi, Texas for 24 years and Chairman of the Board for 14 of those years.
When not serving, Homer was an avid fan of the University of Alabama’s athletic programs, and the Atlanta Braves baseball team. He and his wife Glenda enjoyed traveling and visiting with their children, grandchildren, and many friends across the country.
Homer’s life and works are remembered in the Ashford community for his faith, leadership, and service. After retirement he remained a faithful member of Bluff Springs Baptist Church where he strived to encourage both staff and members.
Homer is survived by his four children, Joseph Davis, Taylors, SC; Paul Davis, (Linda) New Berlin, WI; Tom Davis, Melbourne, FL; and Amy Davis Byars, (Randy) Auburn, AL. Also surviving are eight grandchildren who loved their Papa: Sydney Talley (Chris); Garrett Davis, Lauren Otto (Jason); Caleb Davis (Casey); Hannah Cotton, (Ryan), John Aaron Davis (Courtney); Katie Byars; and Amanda Byars. Homer’s four great grandchildren include Joseph Talley, Caroline Talley, Isla Grace Davis, and John Luke Davis.
A celebration of Homer’s life will be held at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, October 24, 2026, in the Bluff Springs Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Singletary and Brother James Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Friday evening in the sanctuary of the Bluff Springs Baptist Church. Holman-Headland Mortuary & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to J. Homer Davis, Jr. Memorial Scholarship, c/o New Orleans Baptist Seminary, 3939 Gentilly Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70126.
HOLMAN-HEADLAND MORTUARY & CREMATIONS IS IN CHARGE OF ARRANGEMENTS. Phone 334-693-3371. You may sign a guest register at www.holmanmortuaries.com. This establishment does not own a crematory.
