Silas Terry Davis

February 5, 1938 - March 29, 2021

Terry Davis, Sr., 83, of Huntersville died March 29, 2021. He was born on February 5, 1938 in Mecklenburg County to the late Carl Wilson Davis and Lucinda Bell Davis. He is survived by his significant other, Carolyn Skaggs and her children Rick (Maryann) and Kim (Greg); sons, Terry Davis, Jr. (Amy) of Huntersville and Tim Davis of Huntersville; daughters, Tabitha Lindsay (Mike) of Mooresville and Tricia Coffman (Sam) of Denver, NC; siblings, Carleen Davis and Bruce Howell (Ray) of Huntersville, NC; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Terry graduated from North Mecklenburg High School where he played football. After high school, he attended Camden and Oakridge Military Academies. He was a dairy farmer in North Mecklenburg County and farmed many years with his father, which was his life’s passion. In addition to the family farm, Terry worked at Barton and Francis Veterinary Hospital. He owned and operated Charlotte Pet Cemetery and Crematory, where he took special care of thousands of animals. He was a volunteer fireman at the Gilead VFD in Huntersville from 1967-1998. He started as a fireman and climbed the ranks to Assistant Chief. He volunteered many years at Gatling Juvenile Diagnostic Center in Huntersville through Independence Hill Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Shriner’s Children’s Hospital or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. A private viewing and service will be held for the family. James Funeral Home of Huntersville is serving the family.