Paul Francis Davis was born March 11, 1949 at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando, Florida. He entered into Eternal Rest September 25, 2020 at his home in Clermont, Florida.
He attended Kaley Elementary, Cherokee Junior High and William R. Boone High class of ’68. Paul made scores of lifelong friends. After attending Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina on a football scholarship, Paul returned to Orlando where he was a residential home builder, real estate broker and property appraiser.
Paul was a founding member of Davis, Davis and Woodard Builders, Davis Homes and Mid-State appraisals.
Moving to Clermont in 1980, Paul was an active member of Saint Matthias Episcopal Church serving as a lector and member of the Vestry. He was a legendary baseball coach for the Clermont-Minneola Little League. He is remembered fondly for his big smile, infectious laugh and devotion to his family.
Paul is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Paulette; son Paul and his 7-year-old daughter Lily, son Franklin; sister Janine (Steve) Williams of Orlando, Florida, and brother Phil (Kathy) Davis of Flagstaff, Arizona. In Lieu of Flowers donations may be made to Saint Matthias Episcopal Church, 574 W. Montrose St. Clermont, Florida 34711.
Because of the continuing Covid-19 crisis, a small private service will be held at a future date.
