Mr. Virgil Davis, 87, of Clara, MS was called home to his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. He was born in Waynesboro, MS on Friday, October 21, 1938, to the late Truman and Leoma (Kelly) Davis. He attended Clara First Church of God, and prior to his death, he was a devoted supporter of The Shepherd's Chapel.

   Mr. Davis is preceded in death by his parents, Truman and Leoma (Kelly) Davis; five brothers, Houston Davis, Herbert Davis, Cecil Davis, Vaughan Davis, and Mike Davis; sister, Lillie Lea (Davis) Hinton. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 63 years, Dorothy J. (Waites) Davis; two daughters, Kathy Hollingshead (Grover) and Barbara Blackwell (Thomas), all of Waynesboro, MS; three grandchildren, Josh Hollingshead (Anna Beth) of Meridian, MS, Fallon Blackwell, and Eric Blackwell (Jalyn), all of Waynesboro, MS; five great grandchildren, Kinley Hollingshead, Sadie Grace Hollingshead, Millie Hollingshead, Kellan Ridge Blackwell, and Bray Blackwell.

   Visitation for Mr. Davis will be held from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:30 PM Sunday, April 26, 2026, at White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. Jason Sehon officiating. Interment will be in White House Cemetery in Waynesboro, MS. Pallbearers are Eric Blackwell, Johnny Waites, Bruce Davis, Tommy Lofton, Nicholas Bunch, and Nick Mills.