Michael "Mike" Gregory Davis

Michael “Mike” Gregory Davis, 62 of Dacula, GA, died September 14, 2024 at home. He was born on February 16 to Oyd and Bonnie Davis in Mississippi.

Mike graduated from Long Beach High School in 1980 in Long Beach, MS. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Southern Mississippi. After moving to Georgia, Mike earned his Master of Arts in Teaching from Brenau University.

He married the love of his life, Carolyn, in May of 1984. They celebrated their 40th Wedding Anniversary this year hiking at Brasstown Bald mountaintop, the highest point in Georgia.

Mike started his career at Ingall’s Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, MS. He found his passion for teaching after moving to Georgia and taught math at Richards Middle School in Gwinnett County for 22 years. He loved meeting his students as they were and helping them find their path in the world of mathematics and life. He poured into the Richards students and staff by serving them with knowledge, positive affirmations, continuous kindness, and a smile. His parting wisdom to fellow Richards staff was to “love them no matter what.”

Mike loved spending time with his family and especially his grandchildren. He was an avid sports fan and loved cheering on the Atlanta Braves and the New Orleans Saints. Mike shone the light of Jesus everywhere he went and shared fatherly advice and wisdom to everyone he encountered.

Left to carry on Mike’s legacy is his wife Carolyn, his son Jeremy (Liza), and his daughter Natalie (Steven); grandchildren Hannah, Lydia, Wyndell, Noah, Atticus, Elias, Benton, and Madelyn; brothers Keith (daughters) and Mark (Rachel & sons); extended family Cathy, Alice, and Mary Elizabeth. His family looks forward to instilling his Christ-like legacy.

Mike’s celebration of life is on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Antioch Outpost (546 Treadwell Rd, Bethlehem, GA, 30620). The visitation will start at 12 PM with a service at 2 PM. There will be a reception for the family following the service.

For anyone unable to share in the celebration, please remember Mike and worship alongside him in song. Some of his favorite songs included * Don’t Stop Praying (Matthew West), * We’re Here for You (Jeremy Riddle), * This I Know (Aaron Shust), * We Crown You (Jeremy Riddle), * Lion (Elevation Worship)

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the following two organizations that were very important to Mike: Antioch Outpost Youth and Richards Middle School.
Donations can be made on Venmo @lovelikeMike, through November 1st. In the donation subject information, please identify which organization you selected.