Dr. Edward Newman Davis

Dr. Edward Newman Davis, 83, passed away at his home in Walhalla, SC on August 25, 2017. He was born on February 16, 1934, in Greenville, SC, to the late Dr. John T. and Nell Balcome Davis of Walhalla. He leaves behind his wife Carolyn Meadows Davis, sons Edward Davis, Jr. (Roger), Ben Davis (Faith), Joe Davis and daughter Donna Richmond (Bruce); six grandchildren: Cory Davis (Hannah), Dylan Davis (Kristen), Logan Davis (Hayley), Jordan Goff, Sydney Richmond, Reilly Richmond; great-granddaughter Avery Davis; his brothers John T. Davis Jr. (Faye), Michael K. Davis (Kay) and their families. Dr. Davis graduated from the University of Georgia and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. He began his general medical practice in Walhalla on North Tugaloo Street in the same building with his father. Dr. Davis served a one-year tour of duty in Vietnam in a combat medical facility. He was awarded two Bronze Stars for courageous and meritorious service. http://www.walhalla-unsungheroes.com/home/06-edward-n-davis-md Upon his return home to civilian life, Dr. Davis completed his psychiatry residency program at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. His 49 years as a physician included serving as Chief of Staff of Oconee Memorial Hospital and as a psychiatrist for the SC Department of Mental Health at various locations including Patrick B. Harris Psychiatric Hospital in Anderson and the Greenville Mental Health Center. He retired to devote himself to his passion: cultivating both vegetable and flower gardens. Throughout his life, he had a deep love for nature, the outdoors and his native Blue Ridge Mountains. Dr. Davis looked forward to attending The Cullowhee Native Plant Conference at Western Carolina University. He attended at least 25 consecutive conferences. He also enjoyed hiking, singing and playing his ukulele with family and friends. Dr. Davis loved his family, serving his community and his church, Reedy Fork Baptist Church. A celebration of Dr. Ed Davis’ life will be on Friday, September 1, at 2:00 p.m. at Davenport Funeral Home, 311 Old Hwy 11, West Union, SC. Family will receive visitors after service. Donations in memory of Dr. Davis can be made to the Tribble Center Special Need Foundation or charity of choice. Tribble Center Special Need Foundation 116 South Cove Road Seneca, SC 29672-6711 Online donations at http://www.thetribblecenter.org/index.php/foundation

Dr. Edward Newman Davis

February 16, 1934 - August 25, 2017