Lyndell Jackson Davis

Mr. Lyndell Jackson Davis, 62, of Patterson, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his residence following a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Born in Blackshear, GA on January 5, 1963, he lived in Pierce County all his life.  Mr. Davis was a 1981 graduate of Patterson High School.  He had worked at Waycross Auto Supply prior to opening his own automotive parts store in Patterson which he ran for a few years.  He would later go on to work for R. C. James who was instrumental in teaching him all he knew about hydraulics.  Mr. Davis started Lyndell Davis Services and was an independent contractor with Sierra International traveling all over the country repairing machinery.  He loved to fish and was an avid car enthusiast. He also loved to collect and shoot guns.  Mr. Davis was happiest surrounded by his family, especially his grandchildren, and cooking for them.     

He was a son of the late Joseph Benjamin & Geraldine Perkins Davis, Sr.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jerry Davis; and two brothers-in-law, Gary Burkhalter and Cody Burkhalter.

Survivors include his wife, Shane Vickery-Davis of Patterson; five children-in-love, Stacy (Kevin) Lewis of Blackshear, J. C. (Shammra) Cothern of Patterson, Travis Cothern of Blackshear, Michael Vickery of Patterson, and Robbie Vickery of Blackshear; 9 grandchildren, Dayton (Graci) Dykes, Cali Sellers, Briar Cothern, Kelsi Davis, Trenton Vickery, Kaiden Meeks, Paisley Lewis, Lainey Owens, and Landry Owens; a great grandchild, Raelyn Dykes; his best friend since childhood, Perry (Carolyn) Johnson of Patterson; his siblings, Diane (Randy) Crawford and Juanita (Jack) Tyre all of Patterson, and Benjy (Roxanne) Davis of Offerman; his mother-in-law, Colleen “Gramma” Burkhalter of Patterson; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

A memorial service for Mr. Davis will be held Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025, at 4:00 o’clock from the Pearson-Dial Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home chapel one hour prior to the service.

Memorialization will be by cremation.

The family kindly requests members of the Patterson High School class of ’81 to serve as honorary pallbearers.  Please meet at the funeral home by 3:30 on Sunday afternoon.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 1625 Sunset Blvd., Jesup, GA 31545, the Southeast Cancer Unit, PO Box 667, Blackshear, GA 31516, or to The Nunnally House, 3215 Kemble Ave., Brunswick, GA 31520.

Sympathy may be expressed by signing the online register at www.pearsondial.com.

Pearson-Dial Funeral Home of Blackshear is in charge of arrangements.

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