Mr. Leslie Eugene Davis, better known as Les, age 81 of Sparta, passed away at 1:48am Friday, December 8, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Les was born in the Ravenscroft community of White County to the late Norman Davis and Rhoda Leona Blaylock Davis Clemons. He worked 28 years as a mechanic for Federal Mogul. Les was an avid outdoorsman, loving to deer hunt and fish. He also loved racing from drag racing to go-cart racing. Les proudly served in the United States Army.

In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by grandchildren Sunny Adair Davis and Brandon Coats; brothers Jimmy, Junior and Jack Davis; sister Virginia Davis.

Survivors include his wife Regina Davis of Sparta

Son: Michael Leslie Davis of Sparta

Son: Matthew Cope Davis and wife Rachel  of Quebeck

Son: Leslie Eugene "Pete" Davis, Jr. of North Carolina

Daughter: Elaine "Flossy" Coats of North Carolina

Son: David Davis and wife Sherry of North Carolina

Grandchildren: Jessica Lemonds and husband Donavon, Jathan Davis, Layla Davis, Lenny Jane Davis, Scotty Davis, Pammy, April  Chris Coats, Justin Davis and Megan Faulkner

Sister: Beulah "Tootsie" Taylor and husband Lester

Great-grandson, caregiver and hunting companion: Axton Sims

Seven additional great-grandchildren

Several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members also survive

In honor of Les's wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial service will be conducted 6:00pm Tuesday from the Chapel of Hunter Funeral Home. The family will receive friends after 4:00pm Tuesday at Hunter Funeral Home. Frank Randolph and Bo Hendrix will officiate.