CHARLES ROY DAVIS, SR.

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Charles Roy Davis, Sr. passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the age of 68. He was a native of New Orleans, LA and a resident of Gretna, LA.  He served his country as a member of the United States Army. While in the military, he worked as a Chef. Roy, as he was affectionately known to family and friends loved the Lord, and in 2006, he became a licensed minister. He spoke and delivered sermons in small churches in Petersburg, VA, Washington, DC, and Denmark, SC.  He was a man who never met a stranger. Roy will be remembered for his quick wit, his infectious smile and his kind and compassionate spirit.  Loving father of Keiotha Blake, LaTasha Davis, Charles Davis, Jr., Chinna Mapp, and the late Beionka Cotton. Son of the late Edward Collins, Sr. and Beulah Davis. Stepson of the late Betty Collins. Brother of Joseph Davis, Sr. (his identical twin), Merlin Davis, Kim Collins, Kirk Collins, Trent Collins, Maugerite Castille, Linda Coleman, Caroline Evans, and the late Mrytle Davis, Theralyn Collins, Sherise Collins, and Della Hannibal. Roy is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and a host of loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends who were also like family to him. Relatives and friends of the family, also pastors, officers, and members of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church and all neighboring churches are invited to attend the Homegoing Service at DAVIS MORTUARY SERVICE, 6820 WESTBANK EXPRESSWAY MARREO, LA on Monday, August 10, 2020 at 10:00a.m. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the parlor.  Interment: Southeast Louisiana Veteran Cemetery-Slidell, LA To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.  In lieu of flowers the family request donations in memory of Roy to the New Orleans C.A.N. project 507 Frenchman St. New Orleans, LA 70116 or the Giving Hope Retreat, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. New Orleans, LA 70113  

DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE WILL BE LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE. IT IS MANDATORY EVERYONE ENTERING THE MORTUARY WEAR A FACE MASK OR SOME TYPE OF FACE COVERING.