Dr. James R. Davis, III, 90, of Clermont, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022.  He was born February 5, 1932, in Thomaston, GA, to the late James R. Davis, Jr., and Hazel Bass.

After graduating from Emory University School of Dentistry in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Davis proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy as a Naval Officer in the Navy Medical Corps at Parris Island, SC.

"Doc" Davis moved to Clermont in 1958 and opened his dental practice, being one of the very first dentists in the area.  He practiced out of the same dental office on Desoto Street until 1995 when he retired.

He was a lifetime avid outdoorsman and was still climbing tree stands for deer hunting at the age of 82.  He taught all three of his children to waterski and boat on Lake Minnehaha and enjoyed fishing the Clermont chain of lakes and off both the coastlines of Florida.

He and his wife, Sheila W. Davis, enjoyed traveling in their later years and owned a second home in Franklin, NC, where they spent their summers escaping the Florida heat.

Dr. Davis is survived by his wife of 69 years, Sheila W. Davis; daughters, Patti Davis Carrasquillo and Susan Davis Shelton; son, James R, Davis, IV; grandchildren, Ryan Carrasquillo and Bryce J. Davis; great-granddaughter, Emily M. Davis; brother, Edward W. Davis; and nephews, Matthew, and Ward Davis.

Dr. Davis's family will host a Celebration of Life Service on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Becker Funeral Home between 2:00pm and 4:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Animal League in Dr. Davis's name.