He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and moved to Sanford in 1942, a son to the late Philip N. and Gladys Alzada Davis. In his younger years he served in the Merchant Marines. Afterwards, he began his career with Publix Supermarkets and retired as a market manager. He was married for 45 years to the late Patricia L. Davis. He was a true family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. Philip was a perfectionist when it came to his lawn even in his elder years which he enjoyed maintaining himself.
Philip is survived by two sons, Philip (Jr) and his wife Debbra; Robert A. Davis and his husband John Beasley; a daughter Patricia Dianna Davis Horine and her husband Mike; nine grandchildren, Daniel Morgan, Philip (III), Madison, Tiffany, Victoria, Kennedy Davis, Michell Liam, and Eva Marie Horine. Five great grandchildren, Lincoln, Skylar, David, Harpar and Aubrey.
A private service will be held for Philip and he will be laid to rest with his beloved wife, Patricia.
