Obituaries

By Staff Reports Published

5:00 pm Friday, May 10, 2024

James Brenton “Bubba” Davis

James Brenton “Bubba” Davis, 57, of Gulf Shores, Ala., passed away May 10. He is survived by his parents, Dennis and Linda Davis of Gulf Shores, Ala; brothers, Clint Davis of Gulf Shores and Joel Davis of Spruce Pine; nephew, Caleb Davis; nieces Abby Butler and her husband Caleb; Katie Marie, Madison and Scarlett Davis, and grand-niece Halston Butler. He had many other loving relatives and friends, including special friends Ann Waldrop, Nathaniel Whitaker and Marsha Burleson.
Brent was an avid fan of “Star Trek” and “The Wizard of Oz.” He loved his collection of glass animals that his grandmother, GoGo, gave him. He really enjoyed being Bubba at the Beach. He will be missed forever!
No service is planned at this time.

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