Christopher W. Davis Sr.

MADISON - Christopher W. Davis Sr., age 36, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1988, in Madison, Wis., the son of Willie and Susan (Holzhueter) Davis. Christopher grew up in Madison and graduated from Madison East High School in 2007. He was active in both football and basketball while at East. He also attended MATC and was a member of their basketball team.

Christopher went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at UW-Whitewater, where he was the first Whitewater athlete to ever be named the national player of the year. During the two seasons that he played basketball at Whitewater, he led the Warhawks to victory during the WIAC regular season championship, which earned them a spot in the NCAA tournament. He also won Division 3 National Championship in 2012 and he won Most Outstanding Player at NCAA tournament.  He was the Division 3 National Player of the Year, Student-Athlete player of year, WIAC player of year and First Team All-American, first team all-conference for two years. He also played football at UW Whitewater and was a member of Division 3 National championship team in 2013. He was considered the "old man" on the team as the oldest and already a young father.

Christopher was considered a pillar in the community, working as a Youth Advocate. He was an assistant coach for Madison East High School for eight years and served as head boys basketball coach at Sun Prairie West High School from 2022-2024. He was known for the amazing relationship he had with his son, Christopher Jr., who is following in his father's footsteps with his own notable high school basketball career. Christopher coached his son in football in Warner Park Youth League and basketball with various teams. He was founder of Wisconsin Premier, which provided basketball opportunities in girl's and boy's AAU basketball in Madison area.

Christopher is survived by his son, Christopher Davis Jr.; his mother, Susan Davis; brother, Reggie Davis; sisters, Cassie Davis and Francie Davis; half-sister, Von Jackson; his son’s mother, Dominique Willis; nieces and nephews; a great niece; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Willie A. Davis;  grandparents; an uncle; cousin; and a nephew.

A celebration of life will be held at MADISON EAST HIGH SCHOOL FIELDHOUSE, 2222 E. Washington Ave., Madison, from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

Memorials to the family may be made to through a go fund me link that has been set up, <https://gofund.me/301cb905>

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

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