Newt Davis

Coleman Funeral Home of Olive Branch William Newton “Newt” Davis, Jr., 62, of Sardis, MS, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN. Friends are invited to a visitation on Saturday, November 18, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Batesville. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. Interment to follow at Magnolia Cemetery. Dr. Paul Middleton will officiate. Newt was born on June 5, 1961 in Batesville, MS. He graduated from North Delta High School in 1979, was a member of Como Methodist Church, and throughout his life attended Calvary Baptist Church with his family. Newt was a young entrepreneur. He opened his business, Davis Auto Salvage, in Sardis in the mid 80’s. Later in the 90’s, he decided to open Save-A-Lot Used Cars with his wife, Melissa. He was a hard worker and loved to work sun-up ‘til sun-down. Whenever you were around him, he always went out of his way to say hello and had a story to tell. He kept everyone laughing. If you knew Newt, you knew he was an animal lover and always kept a stash of treats in his truck for any dog that came his way. Newt treated everyone equally and like a friend. He was always lending a hand to anyone that was in need. Truly, he was a simple man with a big heart. Newt and his wife, Melissa, were married for 34 years and together for 39 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family and cooking out with them. He provided and cherished them dearly. During his spare time, he enjoyed taking trips with his wife, fishing, watching races, working on cars, and cheering on any Ole Miss sport. Newt was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, and friend that will be missed. Newt is survived by his wife, Melissa Edlin Davis of Sardis, MS; daughter, Anna Payton Butler (Clay) of Sardis; son, William Newton Davis, III “Will” of Batesville, MS; mother, Anne Johnston Davis of Como; sisters, Suzanne Brandon (David) of Nashville, TN and Louise Davis of Chicago, IL; sister-in-law, Paula Sarten of Olive Branch; nieces, Camille Cohen (Lee) of Nashville and Brittney McCaw (Matt) of Olive Branch; nephews, Brian Gordon (Kelley) of Collierville, TN, David Brandon, III of Nashville, and Charles Brandon of Memphis, TN; uncles, Billy Johnston (Bobbi) and Tommy Johnston (Corrine) of Thomaston, GA, and his aunt, Lucille Griffin of Atlanta, GA. Newt was preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Newton Davis, Sr. and aunt, Ann Lynam, “Dolly.” In lieu of traditional flowers, memorial contributions can be made in his name to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital (www.lebonheur.org) or to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (https://secure.aspca.org/donate/memorial) Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

Newt Davis

June 5, 1961 - November 14, 2023

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