Sumner Augustus "Gus" Davis II's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2025 in Starkville, Mississippi

Sumner Augustus "Gus" Davis II

April 15, 1947 - July 3, 2025 (78 years old)

Starkville, Mississippi

Sumner Augustus "Gus" Davis II's obituary , Passed away on July 3, 2025 in Starkville, Mississippi

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Welch Funeral Home

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Sumner Augustus "Gus" Davis II

April 15, 1947 - July 3, 2025 (78 years old)

Starkville, Mississippi

Sumner Augustus Davis II Obituary

The passing of Sumner Augustus Davis II (Starkville, Mississippi) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 3, 2025 at the age of 78. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Sumner Augustus Davis II or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

Though Sumner Augustus may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Sumner Augustus touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.

He was predeceased by: his parent Dr. Sumner Danforth Davis II; and his wife Geraldine Zeiders Davis. He is survived by: his son Sumner Danforth Davis III; his daughter-in-law Jennifer Davis of Starkville; his sisters, Nancy Davis Bourne of Birmingham and Linda Davis Ledbetter (Lowell Ledbetter) of Dadeville, Alabama; and his grandchildren, Griffin Davis of Starkville and Addison Davis of Starkville. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection (105 N Montgomery St, Starkville, MS 39759). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 11th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Welch Funeral Home



Fri

July 11

Visitation

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
105 N Montgomery St, Starkville, MS 39759

Fri

July 11

Funeral service

Episcopal Church of the Resurrection
105 N Montgomery St, Starkville, MS 39759

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