Fred Lee Davis, Jr.
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Fred Lee Davis Jr. of Sun City Center, Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on February 17, 2021. Fred was born October 3rd, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up in Detroit, raised a family in Livonia and later moved to Tennessee and South Florida.
Fred is survived by his beloved wife Thelma, his children Kathy Teel, Bob Davis and Jane Hund, step-children Terri Tutor, Cheryl Brautigan and Lori Weese, 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
After graduating from Michigan State, Fred was a stock broker and principal at the firm of Davis, Rowady and Nichols. He later worked at First of Michigan and retired in 1995. Fred's favorite saying was "Life is Good" and his optimism was contagious. He made friends wherever he went. Fred was known for his one-liners that no one will ever forget. Fred continued the family heritage of a love for the water and boats. His boating adventures included sailing extensively around the Great Lakes and trips from Detroit to Florida and the Bahamas and back. Later he joined the Coast Guard Auxiliary, rising to the rank of Commodore of the 9th Central District.
There will be a memorial service later this year. Arrangements by Sun City Center Funeral Home, 813-634-9900.