Dr. Carl Stephen Davis

Dr. Carl Stephen Davis (Steve), age 79, of Durham, NC, died peacefully on August 3, 2024, after a long battle with an autoimmune disease. 

Steve was truly one of a kind. He had a sense of humor and gregarious personality that lifted up all who knew him. He was a sports enthusiast, avid golfer, had a passion for reading, classical music and the arts, and a strong desire to continuously learn new things.

Steve was born on January 17, 1945, in Glendale, CA, to Hugh L. Davis and Evelyn Cooper Davis. He grew up in Burbank, CA, graduating in 1963 from John Burroughs High School where he enjoyed playing baseball and met the love of his life, Nancy Davis. He went on to study mathematics at Occidental College in Los Angeles and earned his Ph.D. in mathematics from the University of Wisconsin in Madison.

Steve and Nancy married in 1968 and ultimately made Chapel Hill their home. Together, they shared many of the same passions and interests. They built a wonderful life together filled with so many accomplishments, joy and great memories.

Steve spent the majority of his career as an educator. He taught math at the University of Hawaii, Durham Academy, and the NC School of Science and Mathematics. He was passionate about education and his students and made a significant impact in the lives of so many he taught. He also spent seven years working at Digital Equipment Corporation as a software consultant.

Steve will be missed by his family and so many others that had the opportunity to know him.

Steve is survived by his wife of nearly 56 years, Nancy Davis, his brother Maynard Neil Davis, and his loving nieces and nephews and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, Hugh L. Davis and Evelyn Cooper Davis and by his brother, David Allen Davis.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to WCPE FM - the classical station of Raleigh, NC, Habitat for Humanity of Durham, or Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, all organizations that Steve felt strongly about. Include in memory of Steve Davis in your donation.

A memorial will be held on Saturday, September 28th, 2024, at 2pm in the chapel at Croasdaile Village, 2600 Croasdaile Farm Pkwy, Durham, NC 27705.