Atlee W. Davis, age 83, passed away surrounded by family and friends on Mon., March 21, 2016. Atlee was born on July 26, 1932 in Bartow and was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Davis was a U.S. Army veteran and an Associate Reformed Presbyterian. Atlee worked as a farmer in cattle and citrus industries most of his life. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Ginger Davis, daughter, Elizabeth Sowders (Dean), brothers: Zack Davis (Judy), Paul Davis (Marilyn), and granddaughters: Lorely Dedrick, and Jessica Harton (John). The family will receive friends Thursday, March 24th from 5pm to 6pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow. Funeral services will follow at 6:00pm at the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Camp Joy- North Carolina c/o P.O. Box 1205, Flat Rock, NC 28731.