Edward Lewis Davis

Mr. Edward Lewis Davis, age 77 of Sanford, North Carolina transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Westfield Rehabilitation Center.

The Obituary

Edward Lewis Davis, lovingly known as "Moby", age 77 of Sanford, North Carolina, peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center, surrounded by his devoted family.

He was born on June 11, 1947, in Sanford, North Carolina, Edward was the cherished son of the late Mary Ann Davis and Vance Partridge. He attended Lee County Training School and upon completing his education, he focused on sharpening his carpentry skills, which he used to help remodel various homes throughout his city. On July 22,1972 Moby married the love of his life, Viola Johnson Davis, in Dillon, South Carolina. Their union was blessed with six children: Vernon Johnson, Doyle Johnson, Vance Davis, Allison Davis, Melissa Davis and Linda Davis. In addition, they lovingly raised Oscar Johnson, Orecko Johnson, Destiny Freeman, Jeremiah Freeman, and Joshua Freeman, creating a large family bound together by love.

Moby was a talented mechanic with a deep passion for automobiles. He often said "If it can't be fixed, it ain't worth driving"; which reflected his expertise and determination to get the vehicle up and running. His love for fixing vehicles led him to be known as one of the best "shade tree mechanics “around. This was matched only by his joy of fishing, which gave him the opportunity to bond with his grandsons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Ann Davis and Vance Partridge; wife, Viola Davis; three children, Edward Lewis Adams “Eddie Moon”, Vance Davis “Stink”, and Melissa Davis; two brothers, William Davis and Thomas Jackson.

He leaves to cherish his memories his children, Vernon Johnson (Pandora) of Lillington, NC, Doyle Johnson, Oscar Johnson, Orecko Johnson (Danielle), Alison Davis, Linda Davis, Destiny Freeman, Jeremiah Freeman and Joshua Freeman; eight grandchildren, Daisha Matthews “Shanava” of Lillington, NC, Raheim Leggett of Greensboro, NC, Chrishawn Alston, Shaniqule Adams, Janiyah Davis, Darius Johnson, Jaidyn Davis and Jordan Davis; six great-grandchildren all of Sanford, NC; four siblings, Shirely Davis, Frazier Davis (Mary Lou), Dorothy McIntyre (James), Mary Lois Davis, Jimmy Harrington (Linda), Daniel Partridge, Thelma Partridge Auston (John) of Florida, Joyce Partridge Roberts (Thurman), Marion Partridge Goldston (Gene) of Siler City, Dazelle Smith of Corinth, and Brenda Ware; two sisters-in-laws, Lori Ann Spinks (Avon) and Carolyn Trapp; and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, as well as other family and friends all of Sanford, NC.

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