With a smile that could light up a room and a hug that could ignite your heart, Wes Davis was everyone’s friend. No one was a stranger to him. From the cashier at his local grocery to his co-workers and family, there was no nobody that didn’t get excited to see him walk into the room. He had the unique ability to make everyone feel seen and feel special. Wes felt joy when he connected with people and that’s what he did. Through Wes’s eyes, acquaintances were his companions, clients were his friends, his friends were his fellows, and his fellows were his family.

John Wesley Davis departed on Thursday, June 13, 2024 in Pattaya, Thailand. Born January 21, 1980 in Slidell, Louisiana, he was survived by his partner of 17 years, Matthew J. Brooksher; mother, Sheila McCrory Davis; grandmother, Tressie Ainsworth McCrory; sister, Theresa Ann Pell (Johnny); nephews, Logan Pell, Christopher Brooksher, and Trey Brooksher; nieces, Marguerite Jane Brooksher and Anna Beth Brooksher; father and mother-in-law, Steven H. and Margaret Briede Brooksher; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Billy McCrory and Clarence Wesley Davis; grandmother, Reba Lively; father, Johnny Roy Davis; and nephew, Gavin Wayne Pell.

Wes was born in Slidell, Louisiana on January 21, 1980. He was a graduate of Picayune Memorial High School and New Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Picayune. After his education, he joined Up With People A98 – 99, where he toured around the world performing in various song and dance productions.

Wes worked for many years with Saks Fifth Avenue in New Orleans, and owned and operated his own business, Turncoats, on Magazine Street. While living in Nashville, TN, he worked with Levy’s Clothier as a buyer and wardrobe consultant.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral service in the chapel of Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 12:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. Following the service, please join the family for a reception of cheerful celebration of remembrance and sharing stories.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Wes’s memory to causes he supported: Nashville CARES (nashvillecares.org) and / or MERCY Pattaya in Thailand, through the Ivy Table Foundation at www.theivytable.org or to any charity of your choice.

To view and sign the online guest book, please visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com