Joe L. Davis, 91, of Wauchula, passed away on October 15, 2014 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center. Joe was born September 25, 1923 in Wauchula,

He was a Realtor and a citrus grove owner in Polk, Highlands, Hardee, and DeSoto Counties. He is a member of the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, and the First Baptist Church of Wauchula. He served as Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission twice after being appointed by Governor Graham in the 1970's and reappointed by Governor Chiles in the 1990's.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Patricia M. Davis; his son and daughter-in-law, Joe L. Davis, Jr. and Gloria C. Davis; three grandchildren, Laurel, Ashley, and Savannah; and two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Olivia.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Wauchula at 11:00 A.M. Visitation is Monday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Robarts Garden Chapel. Lunch will be served after the funeral services in the Fellowship Hall of the First Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Florida Baptist Children's Home, the American Cancer Society, or the Hardee YMCA.