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Derek Davis


Derek Davis
Oct. 9, 1986 – Nov. 20, 2021
Funeral services for Derek Doran Davis, 35, of Tylertown, were Nov. 27, 2021, at Hartman-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. John Alexander officiating, interment at Tylertown Cemetery II.
He died Nov. 20, 2021. He was born Oct. 9, 1986, in Baton Rouge to Betty Gray and Joseph Davis. He was preceded in death by his son Elisha Gray Davis and grandfather Nels Borchardt.
Davis was a master craftsman; he had a knack to fix anything. When he was younger he and his brothers made many memories skateboarding. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and most of all he loved his children and spending time with them.
Survivors include his mother Betty (James Gonzales) Gray, father Joseph Davis, daughters Tayla Arbriella Francis and Bailey Elizabeth Davis; brothers John Aubery Davis, Gabriel Joseph Davis, and Joshua Davis; nephew Landon Aubery Davis; niece Isabella Rose Davis; and grandmothers Aline Borchardt and Carolyn Sue Johnson.
Pallbearers were James Gonzales, John Davis, Gabriel Davis, Darren Davis, and David Robertson.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to Hartman Hughes Funeral Home.
Hartman Hughes Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may sign an online guestbook at www.hartmanhughesfuneralhome.com.

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