Final Touchdown #26

On Jan 1, 2025, Joseph C. Davis passed away in the presence of family at the age of 58. He was born November22,1966, graduated college with a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Georgia Southwestern, and pledged PHI Beta Sigma Fraternity. He was an exceptional athlete and All-American, breaking several records, his biggest game Samford vs GA. Southwestern (Oct 17, 1987) where he was awarded sports illustrated player of the week. That game he ran for a 96-yard touchdown, had 1 blocked kick, 1 interception, 1 quarterback sack, and 1 fumble recovery in front of NFL professional scouts. His 40-yard dash time was 4.3, so that made him faster than his cousin Harry Skipper and Dexter Carter. (Sorry you guys, you know my daddy would want that part in there). After college he was invited to two different NFLprofessional scouts. His 40-yard dash time was 4.3, so that made him faster than his cousin Harry Skipper and Dexter Carter. (Sorry you guys, you know my daddy would want that part in there). After college he was invited to two different NFL tryouts but did decline the second tryout to pursue other endeavors.

Joe had an extremely great heart and was the type of person that would give you the shirt off his back. He lived a carefree life and did not like any stress. His family and friends will miss him forever.

In his memory he leaves two children, Ethan Davis and Cabrien Davis. He is the son of James and Lovetta Kent; they raised him alongside his brother Charles Kent (Tango Kent) and his sister Joyce Thomas (Tony Thomas) Gardenia Hampton(Orlando),Belinda Rhodes( Tony), Michael Moore. He will also be missed by his host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends.

Joseph was preceded in death by his parents John C Jones and Lovetta Kent, and grandparents Elizabeth Simmons.