Douglas Glenn Davis

March 25, 1954 - June 24, 2013
Douglas Glenn Davis

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Douglas Glenn Davis, 59, of East Flat Rock went to be with the Lord Monday, June 24, 2013 at the Elizabeth House after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, Mr. Davis was the son of Audrey Davis of East Flat Rock and the late Marion Davis. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Jacqueline Denise Davis.

Mr. Davis graduated from Hendersonville High School and attended the University of Kentucky, majoring in psychology. He served in the US Army with the 101st Airborne Division. Prior to retiring as a machine operator from Manual Woodworkers, Mr. Davis was a former Henderson County Deputy Sheriff. He was a member of the Assembly of Yahweh.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Delma Ranetta Jackson Davis of East Flat Rock; four sons, DeWayne Davis (Brandy) of Greensboro, NC; Anthony Davis (Shawon) of Rhode Island; James Davis (Tara) of Brevard; and William Davis (MaShayna) of Charlotte; one daughter, Dione Davis, and one God-daughter, Vanessa Craven, both of Charlotte; nine grandchildren; three brothers, Marion Davis (Darlene), Larry Davis (Loretta), and Michael Davis; one sister, Audrey Walser (Johnny); two uncles, James Simmons and wife, Thelma, of NC and Clyde Davis of Hendersonville; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, June 29, 2013 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Reverend Larry Davis will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6 ñ 8 pm Friday at Shuler Funeral Home.

An online guest book and sympathy card are available at shulerfuneralhome.com. Shuler Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.


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  • June 28, 2013
    Gail Stephens Avery says:
    ◦Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your lossÖmy thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

  • June 28, 2013
    CORDALE DUNLAP SNELL says:
    YOU WILL FOREVER BE MISSED UNCLE DEE....

  • June 28, 2013
    Lydia Kimbrough says:
    The Sullivan Family extends to you our deepest Sympathy in the Homegoing of Douglas. Our Families have been blessed to know each other as we have and shared in each others lifes. Let the focus be in knowing that God is too wise to make a mistake and that He knows your pain. Trust Him and know that one day we all shall meet again. Much Love to the entire Davis Family.

  • June 28, 2013
    Louise Washington Haynes says:
    My sympathy to the family. May you find comfort in the memories you've shared that will last forever.

  • June 28, 2013
    Marietta Ward says:
    Just wanting to express my condolences to your family from me and my family. "Dougie was a great person and friend over the years. "JD" you're the man now, so take care of the rest of the family. RIP Dougie D.