Clyde Rackley Davis, Sr.

Clyde Rackley Davis, Sr., 89, of Siler City passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 19th, 2024.

Clyde was born August 11th, 1935, in Chatham County, to the late William Henry and Clady Poe Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Jack, Atlas, Frank, Buck, Bill, and Calvin Davis; his sisters, Maxine Langley, Betty “Dot” McPherson, and Evangeline Stinson.

Clyde was a member of Staley Baptist Church where he formally served as a deacon, and he was the oldest member of the church. Clyde and his wife, Treva, were foster parents for 35 years. He was a lifetime farmer consisting mostly of hogs and chickens.

Clyde leaves his wife of 69 ½ years, Treva Wright Davis; his son, Clyde Rackley Davis, Jr.; his daughter, Ann Davis; his grandchildren, Christian and Malory Cameron and Gabriel Watson; and numerous nieces and nephews to cherish his memory.

Funeral services will be Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at 3 pm, at Staley Baptist Church. Visitation will be held one hour prior at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Services will be officiated by Pastor Roger Carlson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Staley Baptist Church Building Fund.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Davis family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com