Dothan - Mr. Hiram W. Davis of Dothan, Alabama passed from this life to Heaven surrounded by family on April 3, 2017.He was 83 years old. Mr. Davis was born in Richmond Hill, Georgia in June 1933 to Henry H. Davis and Floy Smith Davis. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at the age of twelve.

Mr. Davis served first in the Navy and went on to serve in the United States Army, retiring after 22 years of service .He served in both the Korean War and two tours of duty in the Vietnam War. After retiring from the Army he then turned to farming as he always enjoyed working with the land. He studied in watch repair and for many years did this as a hobby working with jewelers in the area. He enjoyed Alabama football and being with his family. Mr. Davis was a 33rd degree Mason with over 50 years of service, also serving as a secretary for many years at the Dothan Lodge.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a son Hiram William Davis, Jr; his beloved wife of 51 years Kathleen Davis, and several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife, Lavelle W. Davis; daughter, Kimberley Givens (Johnny); son, Paul Steven Davis; grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Brackin , Jennifer Suzanne Brackin, Jalen Givens, two great grandchildren; stepson, Gregory Wisenbaker; brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and very close friends Randy and Denise Rathel and Jerry Walker.

The family will receive friends at Ward Wilson Funeral Home Wednesday April 5, 2017 from 5-7 PM, (CST).

Funeral services will be held at Richmond Hill Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Reverend Sam Davis, Jr., nephew of Mr. Davis and Reverend Hubert Harold Smith, brother-in-law, will be officiating. Graveside Military Honors and Masonic Rites will be observed at the First Baptist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Camellia Hospice.