Joseph Claiborne Davis, Jr., age 89, died peacefully on December 29, 2024 in Newport News. Joe was born April 23, 1935 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Joseph Claiborne and Margaret Baylor Davis.
He graduated from Virginia Tech with a degree in Forestry, worked initially for the State of Virginia, and devoted the majority of his life to his great love – supporting environmental issues and land conservation.
His beloved wife Alice Downing Davis preceded him in death and was an Episcopal priest, artist, and an amateur photographer. They met while both were working in Richmond for the State of Virginia.
He is survived by his sister Margaret (Margie) Davis Rogis of Norfolk, VA and brother Richard Matthews (Dickie) Davis of Lancaster, CA, nieces Elizabeth Davis Swiger (Kurt), Karen Davis Goodell (Vic), Kathy Davis, Kim Davis, Cary Davis, and nephew Matthew Davis.
A memorial service will be held (outside) in the Columbarium at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Norfolk on January 16 at 2pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Shenandoah Valley Conservancy, PO Box 988, Staunton, VA 24402. Online condolences may be offered to the family at hdoliver.com.
