William "Bubby" Alonzo Davis

Remembering Bubby

William Alonzo Davis affectionately known as Bubby was born on Saturday October 20,1956 in Philadelphia, PA. He was the 2nd of 3 children to William and Vernice Davis. Bubby received his education from the Philadelphia School District, graduating from Simon Gratz High School class of 1974 and went on to study Electronics.

In 1970 Bubby met Cynthia Lynch and in 1977 lovingly created their son Tyrone Davis. In 1984 he met the love of his life Lee and her son Wesley. They choose to blend their families sharing a home in 1989, marrying in 1993.

Bubby followed in his father's footsteps, starting a career with Amtrak at the tender age 19. A quiet but ambitious young man, he made a name for himself at Amtrak & quickly moved up. He loved his job, traveling across the country on the Geometry Test Car. Bubby retired from Amtrak as Field Manager, Inspection & Test Specialist for the Eastern Corridor after 44 years of service.
Anyone who knew him was touched by his kindness, positivity, and love for a good conversation. He could have a conversation with anyone about anything........

Bubby loved spending time with his mother Vernice, visiting her every Thursday. He enjoyed listening to music, cooking, working the barbeque grill, watching sports, shopping at Marshall's, BJ's, buying the latest gadgets and watches online. He was a member of the American Defenders Post 968 & enjoyed spending time with his friends and enjoying a bottle or two of his favorite beer.

He was preceded in death by his father William Davis, father in-law Leon Jones, sister-in-law Lucretia Jones, brother in-law Russell Sheppard and Aunt Ida Johnson.

His memories will be cherished by; his wife Lee, sons Tyrone and Wesley, three sisters Ethel Mae (Willie) Parker, Denise (Steve) Day of Carson, Virginia & Brenda Davis, 5 grandchildren Sierra (Pedro) Debrielle, Jaleel Hunter, Jasmine Jones, Terran Jones and Terrance Jones, nephews, Dr. Steven Day of Virginia, Derrick Day of Virginia, Bobby Davis, and Jeremy Jones, Hakim & Hassan Rooks, nieces Tonya Harris and Tasha Rooks and Brittany (Gloria) Davis whom he adored, one Aunt, Alice Roney, two special friends Floyd Woods, Tommy Moore and Charles Rooks, a host of cousins, brother in-law Leon Jones Jr and sister in-law Gretta Harris a host of cousins, friends and 19th Street family.

Relatives and friends may greet his family on Monday, December 27,2021 from 9:30 am - 10:45 am at Cathedral of Faith Baptist Church 1800 W Cambria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132. His funeral service will follow 11:00 am at the church. Interment will be private.