Leon Davis

December 21, 1963 - November 3, 2020

Leon Davis, 56, of New Haven, CT passed away on November 3rd leaving behind a legacy of love for his family, friends, and community. Leon was born on December 21st, 1963 to Leon Orr and Odessa Lewis in New Haven, CT. After graduating from Eli Whitney Technical High School in 1981 with a focus on Machine Tools, he went on to get certificates from Platt Technical School in Blueprint Reading and Electricity before taking courses at Greater New Haven State Technical College for Manufacture Engineering. After graduating from high school, he landed his first job as a Machinist for E&O Manufacturing in West Haven, CT which led him to similar opportunities at Schick Razors and Pratt & Whitney. In 1996, he started his 16-year career as a custodian for the New Haven Board of Education where he retired as a Head Custodian at King/Robinson Magnet School. Leon was a devoted father, avid traveler, and sports fan. He enjoyed taking trips with close friends and family to festivals and sporting events around the country. A huge football fan, he wore his Pittsburgh Steelers’ memorabilia with pride and made sure to tout their championship rings whenever he had the opportunity. He cared deeply about his community, always willing to extend a helping hand to those in need. He was also a proud supporter of local Black businesses, and as an owner himself, recognized the importance of uplifting the community through entrepreneurship. From an early age, Leon was taught the importance of political involvement and never missed an opportunity to educate others on how to enact change in their community. Leon is survived by his children, Sherhonda Crenshaw, Leon C. Davis Jr., Mikayla Davis, Brandon Johnson, and Camille Sabbakhan of New Haven. His grandchildren Vinshon and Thomas; two great-grandchildren and a host of other close friends and family. He is predeceased by his brothers, Michael R. Davis, Samuel Davis, and Leon Orr Jr.; his sister, Deborah Davis; his father Leon Orr; and mother Odessa Lewis.