VIRGINIA BEACH — Edward Cornelius Davis Jr., 86, went peacefully to be with the Lord Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his loving family.
Eddie was a hardworking man who served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He then had a successful career with Norfolk and Southern Railroad, where he retired after 44 years. Eddie was a kind and compassionate man who put his family first. He chose to live by the Golden Rule, “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.” Matthew 7:12. He was a faithful member of London Bridge Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and was active in the men’s ministry and the men’s choir. He was a member of Gideon International, which shares the word of God with others.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Cornelius Davis Sr.; mother, Vernie M. Davis; twin sister, Mary Rose Guthrie; and four half-brothers, Anderson, Frank, Gary and Hoover Figgins.
He is survived by his wonderful, devoted wife of 61 years, Agnes V. Davis; daughters, Donna Coplon (Steve) of Norfolk, Susan Rawls (Bill) of Norfolk and Elizabeth Brinson (Greg) of Virginia Beach; nine grandchildren, Melissa Estep (Jarret), Michael Riggs Jr., Virginia Swagert (Clinton), Billy Rawls, David Rawls (Tori), Cason, Caleb, Cameron and Cassidy Brinson; four great-grandchildren, Ava Marie and Cullen Riggs and Noah and Emma Estep; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
A service of remembrance will be held at 11:30 a.m., Nov. 2, at London Bridge Baptist Church, 2460 Potters Road, Virginia Beach, with the Rev. Greg Brinson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 11 a.m. A private family burial will immediately follow the service.
For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed. To view services, click here.
Donations may be given to London Bridge Baptist Church or Gideons International.
Share online condolences with the family at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home & Crematory.
