Winfred James Davis

Darlington, South Carolina Winfred James Davis, 89, of Darlington passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 11 AM at Victory Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Swift Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends from 5 until 7 PM on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Kistler-Hardee Funeral Home and Crematory. Winfred was born in Darlington, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Harley Davis and Katie Hutchinson Davis. In his early years Winfred served his Country in the United States National Guard. Winfred worked in the print department for the News and Press Newspaper in Darlington and The Berkley Independent newspaper in Moncks Corner, SC. He later became employed with Perfection American. He enjoyed working with his brother, Jody in their business together which was Davis and Davis Disposal, and later he established Davis Disposal until his retirement. In his later years Winfred enjoyed farming and raising cattle on his farm and spending time outside. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and will be missed dearly. Winfred was a godly man who loved and served the Lord faithfully as a deacon in church throughout his life. Surviving are his children,Marty Davis of Lugoff and Kay (Eddie) Adams of Darlington; his grandchildren, Ryan (Courtney Jo) Adams, Kelsey Adams, Hunter Lee, Kyle Lee, Marcy Davis, Josh Davis, and Lilly Davis; his great grandchild, Bodie Adams; his sister, Rachel Weatherford of Darlington; his brother, Jody (Sybil) Davis of Darlington; a niece who he grew up with, Deanna (Legrand) Cribb of Darlington; and many other loving nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Winfred was preceded in death by his wife, Shelvie Davis; his children, Winfred James (Jamie) Davis, Jr., and Holly Lee; and his siblings, Katie Earleen Davis, Vera Ida Bell Davis, Lois Lee Harrell, Silas Davis, Olin Davis, Jimmy Davis, Paul Davis, and Sylva Ree Davis Stokes. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Mission Fund at Victory Baptist Church, 633 W. Smith Ave, Darlington, SC 29532. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guest book at www.kistlerhardeefuneralhome.com

Winfred James Davis

June 22, 1935 - July 30, 2024