Laco Davis departed this earthly life on February 3, 2016, in Orangeburg, SC, after an extended illness. He was born on May 11, 1930, to the late Rochelle "Clay" Davis & Marvin Harmon. His beloved wife of forty-two years, Ruby Mae "Tookie" Davis, preceded him in death on November 10, 1995. He was a lifelong resident of Santee, SC. He was educated in the public school system of Orangeburg County, and worked at Holly Hill Lumber Company until retirement.

Lacey, as he was affectionately known, was a very loving and jovial man. He always had a scripture to share or a word of advice for family and friends. One of his favorite sayings was "Don't do everything you're big enough to do." He enjoyed outdoor activities, especially fishing and hunting.

He was a member of Greater Friendship AME Church since childhood. He served in various capacities, most recently Father of the Church, a role that he greatly cherished.

He leaves to cherish his memory seven children: Annie (Roosevelt) Gilmore, Roscoe (Connie) Davis, Rose (James) Wilder, Lacell (Allean) Davis, John Davis, Sr., Ricky Mae (James) Council, and Roy Davis; three grandchildren who were reared in his home: Tyrone McCord, John (Michelle) McCord, and Samuel "Mike" Davis; additional grandchildren: Gwendolyn (Jimmy) Montgomery, Tyrone (Stacey) Gilmore, Jamell Pauling, Monique Mitchell, Tishawn (Dorothy) Zimmerman, Christopher (Teal) Zimmerman, Tyra Davis, Sharron (Nathaniel) Horace, Michelle (Mike) Bradford, Dontae (Latasha) Davis, Tiffany Davis, Bryan (Chrissy) Rumph, Jennifer Jones, Brandon Rumph, John Davis, Jr., Joshua (Shakella) Davis, Joycelin (Herman) Sellers, Travis (Ishanna) Irick, and LaTroy Irick; forty-one great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; two sisters: Rachel (William) Gillard and Bertha Spann; five sisters-in-law: Jessie Mae Hilliard, Rena Mae Harden, Daisy Glover, Alice (Thomas) Horton, and Eva Mae Waymer, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son, Harry Davis; two grandchildren, Michael Gilmore and Warren Wilder; father and mother-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. Booker Waymer, Sr., and four brothers-in-law, Booker Waymer, Jr, Hezekiah "Sonny" Waymer, Jessie Glover, and Louis Spann.

The service will be held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Greater Friendship AME Church, 3669 Tee Vee Road in Santee, SC, 29142. Rev. Willie Brown will provide the eulogy. He will be assisted by Rev. Jannie Posser, Rev. Thomas Horton, Brother James Gilliard and Rev. Willie Ravenell. The casket will be placed in the church at 12 Noon. Burial will follow in the Dantzler Cemetery.

Visitation is scheduled on Monday, February 8, 2016 on Williams Funeral Home of Elloree from 2:00 to 6:00 PM.

Friends may call at the residence of his daughter Annie Gilmore, 111 Brookstone Rd., Santee or the funeral home.