Cohen Davis

(1936 - 2019)

Cohen Bruce Davis, age 83, of Mountain Valley Drive, Blue Ridge, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Tuesday, December 10, 2019, following an extended illness. Mr. Davis was born August 27, 1936, in Toccoa, Georgia, the son of the late Claude Davis and the late Bertie Mae Adams Davis. He was a veteran of the Air National Guard. Cohen loved golfing, extensive traveling and fast cars. He also loved flying and was a pilot for many years. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved all animals. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. Mr. Davis attended Sugar Hill Baptist Church.

Surviving Mr. Davis is his loving wife and best friend of 62 years, Joy Spinks Davis of Blue Ridge; one daughter and son in law, Elizabeth and Jerry Smiley of Blue Ridge; two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Jenny Davis of Marietta, Georgia and Tim and Trena Davis of Hoschton, Georgia; one sister, Lou Helen Smith of Marietta; five grandchildren, Christopher and Bailey Smiley, Jared Smiley, Shelby Hodges, Will Davis and Caroline Davis; one great-grandchild, Hunter Smiley; and several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service was held Saturday, December 14, 2019, from the Sugar Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Garrett and Dr. Richard Hunter officiating. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family requests that donations may be made to the Humane Society of Blue Ridge in memory of Mr. Davis. 

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville was in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com.