Obituary for Charles Bradley Davis
Charles Bradley (Brad) Davis, 72, of Tallahassee, passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Charles is survived by his wife Janet Bowley Davis, son Charles (Chuck) Bradley Davis, Jr., daughter Alison Susanne Davis Mayne, son-in-law David Joseph Mayne, grandson and best buddy Joseph (Joey) Charles Davis Mayne. Charles was preceded in death by his mother Eula Diccie and father Charles Junior Davis and brother Benjamin John Lynn.
Charles was born in Donalsonville, Georgia, was raised in Quincy, Florida, later moving to Tallahassee where he met the love of his life at 18 years old. He and Janet married seven months later with a marriage that lasted 53 years. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 19, with tours of duty in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Viet Nam, and Woodbridge, England. He was discharged honorably. On return to Tallahassee, he enrolled at Florida State University where he earned a BS in sociology and a Masters in political science. He returned to military service with the Army National Guard, retiring as a Captain. He also retired from the State of Florida.
His second love and passion, after family, was flying. He flew, bought, and sold many types of airplanes. He instructed too many to count in earning their license to fly. He had many close friends in the airport community and will be greatly missed.
There will be a celebration of Charles’ life on May 23, 2021, 3:00 P.M., at the Quincy Municipal Airport. All friends and family are welcome. Anyone that would like to speak about Charles or bring their guitar for a sing-a-long, please do so. His third love and passion was his guitar. He loved all types of music, from classical to Beatles to country. He so enjoyed what he called “framing” and teaching guitar to friends young and old.
Many of you know our family passion and love of flowers! However, we are requesting in lieu of sending flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society https://donate3.cancer.org/. Charles’ family’s wishes are to purchase a memorial bench(es) in his honor. You may contribute by sending a check or money order to Charles B. Davis, EST. in care of Charles McClellan Funeral Home, 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, FL., 32351.
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Charles was born in Donalsonville, Georgia, was raised in Quincy, Florida, later moving to Tallahassee where he met the love of his life at 18 years old. He and Janet married seven months later with a marriage that lasted 53 years. He enlisted in the United States Air Force at the age of 19, with tours of duty in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Viet Nam, and Woodbridge, England. He was discharged honorably. On return to Tallahassee, he enrolled at Florida State University where he earned a BS in sociology and a Masters in political science. He returned to military service with the Army National Guard, retiring as a Captain. He also retired from the State of Florida.
His second love and passion, after family, was flying. He flew, bought, and sold many types of airplanes. He instructed too many to count in earning their license to fly. He had many close friends in the airport community and will be greatly missed.
There will be a celebration of Charles’ life on May 23, 2021, 3:00 P.M., at the Quincy Municipal Airport. All friends and family are welcome. Anyone that would like to speak about Charles or bring their guitar for a sing-a-long, please do so. His third love and passion was his guitar. He loved all types of music, from classical to Beatles to country. He so enjoyed what he called “framing” and teaching guitar to friends young and old.
Many of you know our family passion and love of flowers! However, we are requesting in lieu of sending flowers, please consider a donation to the American Cancer Society https://donate3.cancer.org/. Charles’ family’s wishes are to purchase a memorial bench(es) in his honor. You may contribute by sending a check or money order to Charles B. Davis, EST. in care of Charles McClellan Funeral Home, 15 S. Jackson St., Quincy, FL., 32351.
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