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Austin Davis Obituary
Purvis, MS
The Lord is my light and my salvation;..Psalms 27:1
Brother Austin Davis, Sr., 74 began his Christian journey on May 31, 1939 in Bogalusa, LA. He was the son of William and Jimmie Lee Davis. He accepted Christ at an early age at the Old New Welcome Baptist Church. He then moved to New Orleans, LA in the late 1950's and continued his Christian journey as a member of Franklin Avenue Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Fred Luther until Hurricane Katrina in August 2005. He later reunited with New Welcome Baptist Church in Poplarville, MS, Whitesand Community, where he actively sang in the male chorus.
Brother Austin Davis worked a number of jobs before retiring manely as a Doorman at the Royal Orleans Hotel and later as an owner and operator of White Fleet and New Breed Cab Services.
Austin united in marriage to the love of his life Antoinette G. Davis and to this union three children were born. Austin was a loving and devoted husband and father.
On March 8, 2014, Austin completed his earthly journey and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Jimmie Lee Davis and grandparents.
Austin leaves to cherish his legacy of Christian faith and family values, a loving and devoted wife, Antoinette; four children, Austin, Jr. (Jennifer), Anthony (Qwen), Antoine, Sr. (Lisa) Davis and Terri Ann (Joe); four sisters, Wileana, Claudean (Frank), Jerry Fay, and Wanda (Brad); one brother, Jimmy Ray (Sara) Davis; two sister in laws, Emma (Raymond) McCoy and Rose (Henry) Butler; 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, two God-daughters, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, devoted family and friends.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 15, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in New Welcome Baptist Church, Whitesand Community, 12 Whitesand Road, Poplarville, MS 39470. Rev. M.J. Galloway will officiate at the service. Visitation will be Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Dave Mondy Cemetery. Entrusted to Brown's Funeral Home of Picayune, MS.
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Memories and Condolences
for Austin Davis
Cindy Roussell
March 17, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Antoinette Roussell
March 17, 2014
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
March 17, 2014
My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.
Deacon Sam & Kim Evans
March 15, 2014
To Sis. Davis and family, Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can't heal. We are praying for you and your family during this your time of sorrow.
Brandon Davis
March 14, 2014
Brandon. A Davis is on a mission imma Davis For Life so on that note since your going too the heavens got something's I wanna fo fill I will Marry I will keep you on my mind for inspiration and do my Davis Thing.
Rev Othaniel@family Taylor
March 14, 2014
this candle is being lite to let you know that his light will shine on forever
nellie m coleman
March 14, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Herbert Golden
March 13, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
james ( taxi driver ) pierce
March 13, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 13, 2014
To the family - May you be comforted by the peace of God during this most difficult time and in the years to come.
Edith McCorkle-Moss
March 13, 2014
To the family; Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.
Love Marvin,Renesha,Jerome,& Jermaine
March 12, 2014
We are deeply sorry to hear of your loss. We can't imagine what you must feel at this moment, but remember we are always here to support you in anyway we can.You will be in our thoughts and prayers.-Matthew 5:4
Lisa Marie Davis
March 12, 2014
John 3:16 -God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son,that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. I loved me some Papa.There was no topic or subject we could no talk about.I'm gonna miss you and our thirty more years as daughter in law and father in law. Lisa Marie Davis
Deborah Ferrell
March 12, 2014
Mr. Davis was very special to our family. He was a big Saints fan and had a beautiful spirit. We will miss that big smile and that big wave when we pass by the house. We wii be praying that God will keep you all. Love you especially MOM. He has a beautiful family.
Love,Rob,Deb,Chyna
Angela Davis
March 12, 2014
You have fought the good fight of faith and now you can rest Sir! Thank you so much for your candor and charisma as my father-in-law and grandfather of my children. Your words of wisdom that you gave me in years past will never be forgotten. Now you can lay in the Heart of God; and truly Rest in his Love!
Your daughter forever,
SFC Angela D. Davis
US Army
Angela Davis
March 12, 2014
Elaine Thomas
March 12, 2014
God give's us many of days,but when He want's us we have no choice but to answer his call.You were joy and happiness for all you touch so take your rest. Peace to the family always remember the good days.
Sharon Winfield
March 12, 2014
To Austin Jr:,Earth has no sorrow that Heaven can not heal.Look to the hills from whence come your help,your help comes from the Lord.Praying for you during your time of sorrow.Your classmate Sharon Winfield Espradron!!!!!
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