Frederic "Fred" E Davis

Fred Davis was born in Jersey City, New Jersey, April 13, 1931, to the late Walter Thomas Davis and Leila Schultz Davis. Fred had one sister, Patricia Davis Kowalczik, who pre-deceased him.

Fred graduated from Bob Jones Academy and Bob Jones University and also received a Master’s degree in Bible from BJU. Fred met JoAnn Goodrich while attending the University, and they were married on August 22, 1953. At that time, they joined the University staff. During his career with the University, he served as the Food Service Director, Ancillary Director, University Pastor and coached high school sports. He also served as pastor for a small mission church in Easley, South Carolina, for many years. Fred had a passion for people but most of all he was dedicated to serving his Lord. He enjoyed meeting and mentoring students. He loved the staff he worked with and cared deeply for their well-being. He was passionate about management and was always looking for ways to improve systems in the departments he oversaw.

Fred and JoAnn’s family consists of 6 children, 16 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren with two more on the way.

A visitation for Fred will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Mackey Funerals and Cremations at Century Drive, 311 Century Drive, Greenville, SC 29607. A funeral service will occur Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 9:30 AM at War Memorial Chapel at Bob Jones University, 1700 Wade Hampton Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mackeywoodlawn.com for the Davis family.