James Henry "Scoop" Davis Jr.

James Henry "Scoop" Davis Jr.

James Davis Obituary

Published by Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. from Aug. 17 to Aug. 22, 2008.
DAVIS, James Henry Jr. "Scoop," departed this life August 16, 2008. He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter, Bessie T. Whitty; and nine grand-children, all of New York; parents, Martha and James Davis; brother, Roy Davis; sisters, Annette Davis of Richmond, Barbara Terry of North Carolina and Vera Payne of New Jersey; two nephews, Delonta and Devonta, both of Richmond; a host of uncles and aunts, other relatives and friends; several devoted friends of the family, Diane Lilly, Darlene Benson and Chante Robertson. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where funeral services will be held Saturday, 12 noon. Interment Oakwood Cemetery.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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August 22, 2008

Rev. Braunda Ridley posted to the memorial.

August 22, 2008

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2008

Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. posted an obituary.

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Rev. Braunda Ridley

August 22, 2008

Dear Davis Family,

It was my pleasure to meet and minister to your family. Mr. James Davis will be missed!
God Bless,
Rev. Braunda Ridley

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

August 22, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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