Mr. Eddie Lee Davis Sr.

Celebration of the Exceptional Life and Legacy of Eddie Lee Davis Sr.

Eddie Lee Davis Sr., was born in Wisner, Louisiana; on March 16, 1933, to the late Willie Davis and Estella Wilson. He was raised by his great-grandmother, Raspberry Wilson who was a sharecropper. Eddie attended Wisner Elementary and Junior High School until the eighth grade, when it became necessary for him to work full-time on the farm. Eddie, accepted Christ at an early age. He met Ozelle Spears and they courted and united in marriage in 1952. They had three children in Monroe, Louisiana, moved to California in 1955.

Eddie, was taught the operations of dry cleaning by his brother-in-law Jesse Spears. After the closing of the business he worked as a janitor, car washer and as a dry cleaning assistant. During this time he was also attending Los Angeles Trade Technical College and received his certificate in operations of dry cleaning.

Over the next few years they had three additional children. The owner of Penthouse Cleaners in Los Angeles gave Eddie, the opportunity to become the manager and assisted him in obtaining his own dry cleaning agency. In 1972 Fashion Square Cleaners became fully operational. Eddie, was proud of his accomplishments and achievements.

Eddie also had one additional child in 1974. Shortly after that Fashion Square Number Two opened as an agency later became fully operational.

Eddie's hobbies were boating, fishing, motorcycle riding (Harley Davidson's) and became a world traveler. Eddie became a faithful member of Praises of Zion Missionary Baptist Church for many years, assisting Dr. Joseph Benjamin Hardwick Sr. Pastor, as requested.

Eddie, remarried in 1979 to Arletha Jones, Denver, Colorado, with Gerald (Don) Butcher, son.
Eddie, is preceded in death by his first wife: Ozelle Spears, children: Evelyn Maria, Donnie Wayne, (Rita), Monticello, Mississippi: Eddie Lee II, father, Willie Davis, mother, Estella Wilson. Eddie, is also preceded in death by (7) brothers, and (5) sisters.

Eddie leaves to cherish in memory his wife: Arletha Jones, children: Ramona Faye, of Riverside, California: Darryl Lamont Sr. (Mansa), of Los Alamitos, California; La Trece Monique (Ronald Sr.), New Orleans, Louisiana; and Ednesha Le Shay of Yucaipa, California; Andrea Lathon, of Los Angeles, California; Gerald Butcher, of Los Angeles, California; Benjamin Macmosse, of Palm Coast, Florida; sisters: Alice Henry (Spencer), of Chicago, Illinois; Lucille Davis, of Bellflower, California; brothers: Alfred Davis Sr, Jesse Davis Sr., Charlie Davis Sr., and Ben Davis. A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, friends, and thanks to All-In-One Care Solutions, Inc., with many care givers.