On Wednesday, January 13, 2016, Edward Lee Davis was called home to be with his Heavenly Father. Edward was he only child born to his late mother Gertrude Boykins on May 28, 1941. He received his education from the public school system in Mobile, Alabama. For about 15 years, he worked as an animal caretaker for the Federal Government at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, retiring in 2008. In the early 60's, he moved to Washington, DC, where he met, fell in love of his life, Louise, his wife of 40 years. With this marriage, he became a loving stepfather to Veronica Smith (Frank), Cynthia Etohfinn (Special Friend Phil), Arlene Best Robinson, Eddie P. Best (Sharon), Timothy McLaughlin, Ruby McLaughlin (deceased), and Pauline Best (deceased). Grandchildren: Natalie May, Damien Samuels, Keyona McLaughlin, Frank Smith, Ricky James, and Jasmine Zeigler. Great Grandchildren: Kenneth "Kenny" Parker, Tyric and Tyra Whitfield, Nisa Thompson, Isiah Smith.