Fritz Davis

An analytical, humorous, competitive and loving person, Fritz Lloyd Henry Davis, 78, died on September 9, 2020. Fritz was born in Duncan's, Trelawny, Jamaica to Neita Watson Shaw and John Davis. He was the 1st child for his mother. He grew up in the community of Haughton Grove, Hanover and attended Knockalva High School in Ramble before it was a technical school. Fritz completed his tertiary education at Mico Teachers College and later completed an undergraduate degree in Sociology from the University of the West Indies, Mona campus. It was at a joint Mico/Shortwood Teachers' College party that he met Avery Jones who he would marry three years later in 1968. Fritz worked as a Probation Officer for several years and then worked with the Family and Children's Services first as a Counselor and then Director. After migrating to Rochester, New York in 1985, he worked with various social services and then started working with Queensboro Correctional facility where he worked until he retired. He enjoyed his work and was sad to retire. Fritz loved being in New York City and stayed there after he retired, living in Queens. Those who knew Fritz know he was a good orator and skilled debater; he could discuss and dissect any topic. He was a bit of a jokester, loved the ocean, fishing, playing music and also enjoyed cooking. He was proud of all his children and grandchildren and would always speak of them. Fritz is survived by his spouse Avery Davis, siblings Osmond Simm, Jean Shaw-Brown, and Basil Shaw; daughters, Sophia Blagrove, Caroline Johnson and Colleen Shaw, son Christopher, grandchildren, cousins, nieces, nephews and other family. His daughter Nadine Williams preceded him in death. A celebration of life service for family will be held for Fritz on Fri., Sept. 25th at 11 am. The service will be streamed at https://youtu.be/BVRRfpDgsmA In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SOS Children's Villages of Jamaica Foundation https://tinyurl.com/y7ovbj25. Fritz worked with children in his early career and his daughter Nadine, was the Director of the Villages until July 2019. He visited the Barrett Town location on a number of occasions and spoke empowering words to some of the children and young people. Please see the information below for donations in Fritz's honor. Beneficiary​​​: The SOS Children's Villages of Jamaica Foundation ​​​​P.O. Box 654, Montego Bay # 2, St. James, Jamaica Wire transfers: Account #​​​90605-806937/USD Main Branch #​​​90605 Bank ​​​​Bank of Nova Scotia Jamaica Ltd ​​​​Fairview Branch, Montego Bay#1 ​​​​St. James ​​​​Jamaica Beneficiary Bank Swift​​NOSCJMKNXXX Contact: International Donor Services Email: Stephanie.Lumley@sos-jamaica.org