Anthony R. Davis, 63, of Jackson, MS was born January 4, 1960 to the James and Mary Davis. Anthony passed November 22, 2023.

Visitation Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Westhaven Funeral Home - Jackson from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. with friends and family hour from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Funeral services Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., Mount Nebo M. B. Church, 1245 Tunica St, Jackson, MS 39209 with burial Parkway Memorial Park, 1161 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157.

Rembering his life & Celebrating his legacy…..

Brother Anthony Ray Davis was born on a “Beautiful Monday” evening on January 4, 1960 to the late James & Mary Davis in Jackson, MS. He was also groomed and reared by the man we all loved and knew as the late Mr. Robert “Pop” Myles and wife Velma Myles. Anthony was a very smart & intelligent child. Anthony was raised in a very disciplined & God fearing village. A very vital part of his village was Mrs. Ruth Cook Sanders & her daughter Ms. Mary Lou Sanders at Cook Funeral Home which is where you could always find Anthony working to make a honest living. Anthony started his education journey through the Jackson Public Schools District. He obtained his elementary education at Isable elementary & middle school education at Blackburn middle school. He was a proud high school graduate of Jim Hill High School. Soon after graduation he matriculated on to attend Tougaloo College where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Musical Studies. He then obtained a Mster’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from “Thee I Love” Jackson State University. Anthony had a passionate love for Christ. Before his death, Anthony was a dedicated member of Farish Street Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev, Dr. Hickman Johnson. It was at the age of 9, Anthony joined the Black's Chapel M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Fred B. Black. It was there where his love and passion for music was founded. His first lessons were taught by Sister Grace Black. He was a Charter Member of the Black’s Chapel M.B which was organized in the year of 1968. He served as Chairman of the Deacon Board for over 30 plus years, Superintendent of Sunday school and one of the original members of the BTU. Anthony played a very vital role in starting the Blacks Chapel Day Care Center. Brother Anthony Davis was well known in his community through the funeral service industry. From an early childhood start in the business at Cook Funeral Home, even to his adulthood at Westhaven Funeral Home, he exemplified the epitome of funeral service. Anthony served faithfully as Treasurer of Westhaven Funeral Home since the inception in the year of 1996. He was a proud Licensed Funeral Director for over 40 plus years. Anthony loved to display top class dignified & professional funeral service to all families that he serviced. It was known among his staff that he would often say “Baby, we have ONE opportunity to get it right & this HAS to be perfect.” Not only did Anthony find a passion in the funeral industry he also had a love for educating the young. Anthony taught for many, many years at Siwell Middle School. He taught Music appreciation, Social Studies and several other subjects. Anthony was a firm believer in education. He would often say "You can take from me anything you please, but there are two things that cannot be taken away from me, and that's the love of Jesus, and my education. God blessed Anthony with many special gifts throughout his life. One of which many people afar and near admired Anthony for which was his love for music. He enjoyed playing the piano, the organ, singing and directing. Anthony played for many churches throughout his life. He was locally known for being the first musician to ever play for the renowned Westhaven Funeral Home Gospel Choir, Young Chapel C.M.E. Church, Black's Chapel M.B. Church, Mount Nebo M.B. Church, Greater Blair Street A.M.E Church, Pearl Street A.M.E., College Hill M.B. Church, Greater Clark Street M.B. Church, White Oak Church, Third Temple Church of Christ Holiness U.S.A all of Jackson, MS. Belmont M.B. Church of Raymond, MS. El Bethel Baptist Church of Bolton, MS., Little Bethel C.M.E. Church of Terry, MS. Saint Mark Baptist Church of Clinton, MS. Ridley Hill M.B. Church of Madison, MS. Ebenezer C.M.E Church of Richland, MS, and many other church's and gospel choirs. Anthony also was a musician for the Jim Hill High School Band under the leadership of Mr. Beray Thigpen. Anthony was a very exuberant person who never met a stranger. Once he met you, then you were deemed “Baby” just like everyone else he knew. He was very instrumental in assisting students financially to attend his Alma Maters - Tougaloo College, Jackson State University and many other HBCU colleges nationwide. Anthony could always be found loving on the senior citizens in the community. If they ever were in need of anything and he wasn’t available, he would make sure that someone came to take care of the situation at hand. He was truly a genuine, compassionate and community – oriented person. Anthony was preceded in death by his parents: James, and Mary Davis, Special Father and Mother: Robert “Pop” and Thelma Myles, Maternal grandparents: Fred and Anna Jamison, Two brothers: Harry Lowe and James “Nemo” Davis. Two nephews: Ral’Nardo Davis and Jacque Carter. One niece: Teresa Smiley. Three aunts: Mattie Christian, Ramona Davis and Annie L. Johnson. Anthony leaves to cherish his loving memories: two sons: Lewis Stewart and Octavious Davis of Jackson, MS. A loving God daughter: Courtney (LaDarion) Ammons. Three beautiful grandchildren: Onterrio McDougles, Dvante Martin and Bella Martin all of Jackson, MS. Four sisters: Katherine Davis (Jackson, MS), Lucy Carter (Arlington, TX), Linda Crawford and Dr. Hursie Davis – Sullivan (Jackson, MS). Three brothers: Claude (Margaret) Davis of Byram, MS. Freddie (Jeanette) Davis of Jackson, MS, Calvin Davis of Jackson, MS and a very special adopted sister Audrey B. Wiley of Jackson, MS. Anthony also leaves host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, many family members, and friends. Anthony will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.