PANOLA, Ala. — John William “Dude” Davis, 72, died Jan. 5, 2026, at Greene County Hospital and Nursing Home in Eutaw, Alabama.

Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, at Zion Valley M.B. Church in Panola, with the Rev. Marvin Earl Washington officiating. Burial will follow at Greater Salem A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. Friday at Lavender’s Funeral Service. Lavender’s Funeral Service of Aliceville is in charge of arrangements.