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Lincoln DAVIS Obituary
DAVIS, Lincoln J., Jr.
Lincoln J. Davis, Jr., 65, of Hartford, passed away suddenly on Monday (June 3, 2013). He was the beloved husband of 47 years to Lorraine K. Davis. Lincoln aka, "Bodink," "Dink," and the "Legend," was very well known in the greater Hartford area. He was featured in the Hartford Inquirer numerous times after obtaining his Associates, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Business Administration degrees in an unprecedented three years. Some would say he had a photographic memory. Lincoln was a real estate mogul and business consultant and retired in 2003 as the Personnel Director of The Department of Mental Retardation. "Bodink" was an exceptional athlete excelling in track & field, football, basketball, bowling and his favorite passion later in life, golf. He won numerous trophies, championships and received many accolades and even played on a semi-pro football team. Lincoln displayed his vibrant personality when he appeared on a number of game shows including Card Sharks, Price is Right, and Family Feud just to name a few. Many agree that he excelled in any endeavor in which he participated. He was known for his collection and appreciation of antiques, from vases to cars. Lincoln was the key historian of the family, tying together the family tree amidst various generations. He thoroughly enjoyed seeing the world with his beautiful wife and visited many exciting and exotic locales around the globe. He was also known as a sharp dresser having custom made suits with designer shoes to match. Lincoln marched to the beat of his own drum. After embracing bible truths, he was baptized in 1987 as one of Jehovah's Witnesses. Many would see him on Farmington avenue early in the morning speaking with as many as he could about the hope and promises that Jehovah God holds out to those that want to make the necessary changes and do his will. He truly believed that very soon, this earth will be transformed into a paradise and he wanted to be one of the fortunate ones to live there. One of his famous phrases was, "The more information you have, the better informed decisions you can make". In addition to his wife, Lorraine, Lincoln is survived by five children, Tonya (Milton) Knight, Lincoln J. III (Sherry), Newman (Karen), Jerry, and Lance; nine grandchildren, Alisha, Krystal, Newman Jr., Jazmyne, Tariya, Amiyah, Lincoln IV, Ammon, Logan, and one great-grandchild, Aiden. He is survived by 13 siblings, Anitah Tyrone-Davis (Wayne), Addie Wardlaw (Douglas), Amelia Murray (John), Althea Martin (Bill), April Isaac (Reggie), Clinton, Earl, Abraham (Denise), Herbert (Deborah), Mitch, Gerald (Janet), Makeba, and Ahmad (Denise). He is also survived by three sisters-in-law, Wanda, Deborah, and Mana, and Carol Cain (Lynwood). He was predeceased by his parents, Lincoln J. Davis Sr. and Geraldine (White) Davis; an uncle, Henry King; a brother, Maestro; a son, Toron; and a nephew, Michael.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Friday at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 580 Tower Ave. in Bloomfield. Calling hours will be held at Carmon Funeral Home, 807 Bloomfield Ave. in Windsor on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. with a time for sharing and reflections from 7-9 p.m. Burial in Linwood Cemetery, Colchester will be private. To send online condolences, please visit www.carmonfuneralhome.com.
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Newman Davis
June 3, 2020
I love you dad and you are greatly missed. Your mark on the world still resonates to this very day. Love Newman
nikki jacobs-schanzer
June 3, 2019
One great guy..you are missed
April 28, 2015
Actually watching the episode of Card Sharks featuring Bodink. Rev. Christopher P. Adams, The Singing Chaplain www.singingchaplain.com [email protected] . ( I am Peggy Adams son from JW tower ave. )
Chris Baisden
December 13, 2013
Uncle Lincoln,
Uncle Lincoln are in my thoughts and prayers every day.
Love you always, Chris.
August 24, 2013
Lorraine and family,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Jacquelyn Treco
Cromwell, Ct
August 24, 2013
Lorraine and family,
You have my deepest sympathy.
Stosh Milward
June 19, 2013
To Abe, Herb and the entire Davis family from the Milward Family our condolences and prayers are with you all and Linc's enduring Spirit will live in our childhood memories at Lincoln Lake Lodge through high school, parks and recreation, and as adults. We mourn your loss as a family of "brothers" and celebrate all those memories we have stored.
Mary Green
June 18, 2013
To the Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your lost. Please look for strength with each other at this difficult time.
David Hardrick
June 17, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Thomas Johns
June 15, 2013
Rest in Peace,good friend you surely be missed. Thomas L. Johns & Family
Charles Levy
June 14, 2013
As a young State Trooper, I would stop at Lincoln Lake Lodge when on patrol and was always welcome. May God be with the family and guide them and keep them in these trying times.
The Levy Family
Tim Baisden
June 14, 2013
Rest in Peace Uncle Lincoln
Sheryl Cole
June 14, 2013
To Newman, Karen and the Davis Family,
I am truly sorry for your loss and pray that you will be comforted in the days, weeks and months ahead of the wonderful memories you shared with your dear Lincoln Davis.
June 14, 2013
Dear Family -
We have Jehovah, and we have the hope! Rest assured of all of his loving promises. Members of the Vietnamese share also share your grief (as he always made himwself known to them as "Anh Lincoln"). Together we pray on your behalf.
Much Love,
Elaine Miller & The Vietnamese Group
Lorine Roberts
June 13, 2013
Addie and family, so sorry for your loss. It is never easy loosing a loved one but somehow we find an inner strength to get us thru. Lincoln will be missed by all who knew him. Be strong My Sister! Blessings to all.
Jon Kehl
June 13, 2013
Dear Herb and the entire Davis family,
When you've lost someone you dearly love it's hard to find the sun.
There will be shadows that seem to fill your days with gloom, But thankfully memories live on, not touched by death's cold touch;
It is In these most special memories you will be bathed by Lincoln's love,
Memories will bring a smile, even on the saddest day.
May you be blessed with wonderful
memories, Eileen & Jon Kehl
TONI CROSS (O'BRYANT)
June 13, 2013
Dearest Lorraine and Davis Family, May the Lord walk with you in your time of sorrow. Blessings
Meckla Pinnix
June 13, 2013
When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth, you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~ Kahlil Gibran
Dear Davis Family, my sincerest condolences for the loss of your loved one, Linc. May your memories of him continue to bring you comfort.
Keeping you in prayer...
Paula and Rich Williams
June 13, 2013
To Abe, Denise, Degeal, Lincoln III, Sherry, Kim and the Entire Davis Family,
We are Praying that God will keep you in Perfect Peace during this most difficult time and Always!
One of the Best Spades games that I ever played was with Mr. Lincoln. I learned from the Best! I'll treasure that memory.
You are in our constant thoughts and Prayers.
Ronda Terry
June 12, 2013
Mrs.Davis Tonya and to the Sons I'm sorry to the entire Fam so sorry for your loss . Mr. Davis was one of a kind a INSPIRATION tO everyone who knew him stay strong knowing that he is our Gaurdian Angel that will be watching over ya'll and all the ones who life he touched and that many . We sending our love and prayers to each and everyone . Stay strong. Love from the entire Terry Fam on Barbour St
Ernest. & Charlotte Perry
June 12, 2013
To Lorraine , Tonya & Davis Family
Lincoln and I grew up together, Played ball together . Our Families went to many concerts together, But best of all, we worshipped and grew together serving Jehovah. You will truly be missed, But we will start all over again In the new system
June 12, 2013
Our heartfelt condolences go to you and yours during this time of mourning.
Lacy and Linda Davis
Byron & Denisa Sheets
June 12, 2013
To Abe (Denise) and Family,
We send our heartfelt sympathy and prayers for all of you at this most difficult time.
We're here for you, just call.
God bless and comfort you now and in the oncoming days.
Denisa Calloway-Sheets
June 12, 2013
To Abe and the Davis Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss and our hearts go out to you at this time and days ahead.
Please let us know if there's anything we can do to help.
The First Cathedral Diaconate Bereavement Care Ministry
June Archer
June 12, 2013
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Davis family for your loss of a great man but also the angel we have now gained. With love and sincere condolences,
June Archer
Charles Thompson
June 12, 2013
To The Davis Family: I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of "Link". He was a great person. And I for one will truly miss him. Love Comes From The Womack Family!!! Charles ("WO") Womack
Hattie Roberts
June 12, 2013
Lorraine & Davis Family:
We truly are sorry to hear of Lincoln's passing. We bowled together last Thursday. He was in good spirits. We just do not know when it's our time.
We will keep you and your family in our prayers. May your memories keep you during your periods of bereavement.
Charles Robinson
Charles-in-Charge Bowling League
June 12, 2013
To the Davis family my heart felt condolensences go out to you in this time of sorrow.
I'll put your family in my prayers. The Scruse family
Cassandra Hooten-Bush
June 12, 2013
To the Davis family, So sorry to hear about your loss, I used to live in Hartford and I remember Lincoln and his brother Clinton, you are in my prayers. May the Lord continue to bless you in this hour, He is just a prayer away and he will never leave you nor forsake you!
STEPHEN ARNOLD
June 11, 2013
GOD BLESS THE ENTIRE DAVIS FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF OUR LONG TIME NEIGHBOR AND FAMILY FRIEND LINCOLN DAVIS. FROM THE ENTIRE ARNOLD CLAN
STEPHEN ARNOLD SR.
Wayne Tyrone
June 11, 2013
Legend, I'm truly gonna miss you, I'll miss playing cards with you, bowling with you, playing golf (we didn't get enough times to do that but the times we did we had fun), I'm just gonna miss you being my brother and sitting and talking with you about various topics because you were always so knowledgeable about everything and so sure of yourself about whatever the discussion...I'm gonna miss that, your spirit will always be around me and I'll always only have fond memories of you.....RIP my brother. To Lorraine,Bo, Tanya, Newman, Jerry my deepest condolences to you for your great loss, may you find comfort somehow knowing the legacy your husband and father left behind and the fact that we had him for 65 yrs. God Bless and keep you....Wayne
Erica Booker-Mierez
June 11, 2013
To the Davis Family:
I am truly sorry for your loss. Brother Davis was one of my favorites at the central congregation. I pray that you all are able to find comfort in the many great memories you have! I'll never forget how excited I got when I'd see that family fued commercial!!!
June 11, 2013
Cousin Lorraine and Family:
Our prayers are with you during this great loss. We have so many great memories to reflect on. May God continue to strengthen you during this time of bereavement. Love and Prayers
Revs. Vance and Kim Cotten (Cousins from Middletown, CT)
Ruby Countryman-Lue and Family
June 11, 2013
My prayers are out to you Loraine and your family. May God Bless you now and always.
LaDonne Smith
June 11, 2013
To Lorraine, Anitah and the Davis family,
My deepest sympathy to the family in the passing of Linc. Remembering Linc, such a kind and fun-loving childhood friend, in prayer. May precious loving memories comfort you always.
Patricia
June 11, 2013
I remember the days of singing in the choir. Rest now until the Lord returns.
Bill Costen
June 11, 2013
My condolences to the Davis family.
Fernan McGee
June 10, 2013
Prays are with you all at this moment of sorrow.
May God be with you all.
God Bless
Ira Dick
June 10, 2013
My condolences to the Davis family.
Linc was a Weaver High Classmate, so it was with great sadness to read about his passing.
I'll remember his energy and outgoing nature when he was in the room.
He really was one of the "good guys" from way back.
Pat Kelly
June 10, 2013
To the Davis family,
Words cannot express the sadness that our family feel over the passing of my classmate and friend. The loss is great. Our prayer sand sympathy are with the family.
Nicole Gibson Lara
June 10, 2013
It is with great sadness that I write these words of sympathy. Mr. Davis was such a light to those of us who had the pleasure of knowing him. His fun-loving spirit and magnetic personality will surely be missed. I pray that, in the days and weeks to come, the family will take comfort in looking back on the many memories that were shared with such a kind and wonderful man.
Nicole Gibson Lara
June 10, 2013
It is with deep sadness that I write these words of sympathy. Mr. Davis was such a light to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. His fun-loving spirit and magnetic personality made him a joy to be around. I pray that the family will take great comfort in looking back at ALL of the memories that were shared with such a great man as him.
June 10, 2013
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Grace Arnold-Davis
June 10, 2013
The Davis Family Iam sadden to hear of the death of your love one and my dear chilhood neighbor and friend. My thoughts are with you. May God Bless Your Family.
June 10, 2013
To the Davis Family - Brother Davis will be missed by all. May Jehovah strengthen each and everyone of you during your time of sorrow. You all are in my prayers. Sis Lindsay- Bloomfield
June 10, 2013
Beloved Family,
May precious memories always linger...
Lovingly,
Riley and Cerise Johnson
The Gordons
June 10, 2013
To the Davis family, Brother Davis will be well missed, but not forgotten, especially in Jehovah's memory. The new paradise will await him. Rest in peace Brother Davis.
Patricia Frazier Coleman
June 10, 2013
It was in great sorrow that Judi and I heard of Linc's death. He was a childhood friend and we will never forget him. All of you are in our prayers.
Pat and Judi
June 10, 2013
To the Davis Family. Bodink -what a guy. We were in the same Boy Scout troop- troop 132 that would meet at Barbour School every Tuesday night. In that troop were Chico (Bersford Lewis),Steve Harris (Buddy), Jackie Clark, Maurice Jennings, Lonnie Arnold, Butch Johnson, Kenny Carter, Lucky (Luther Smith) and others. I use to wonder how he could jump so high when we played basketball before the troop meetings. An excellent sportsman, orator and person. Just last month he and Ernie Perry visited me at my house and we shared spiritual readings of Jehovah. I was so good to see him jump out of the car that day in our driveway. A vibrant person what a smile. He will be missed.
With love, Lance Gordon and family.
Staff of Northeast News Today
June 10, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Setzko John
June 10, 2013
Tonya, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to you and your family.
John Setzko, Travelers Insurance Company
June 10, 2013
My dear brother, I am shocked. You left us too early. You were always so very kind to me and I will always remember the many ways in which you were. I am still in disbelief. To Lorrain and my niece and nephews, please know I understand and my prayers are with you. I know you are proud of this man whom you call your father. Deborah Davis Atwood
Shirley Amos-Cooper
June 10, 2013
To The Davis Family,
I have great fond memories of Mr. Davis. I remeber Mr. Davis playing in the over 40/Legend League Basketball Team at Quirk Middle School when I kept the books.
It was fun watching him, John Wilson, Corky Chambers, Clark and Norman King, Charlie Cohen, Lou Kelly and Red Douglas just to name a few shoot hoops and after the games sit and shoot the breeze for hours.
Although I was a young lady, he never let me forget to be a lady at all times. These are great men and I appreciate having know Mr. Davis.
My most recent memory of Mr. Davis, was seeing him at Lincoln Lake Lodge sitting in his Chair outside the gate in his hat as he watched the hundreds of people coming to a concert on his grounds. It was really good to see and talk to him.
June 10, 2013
To the Davis Family: We were shocked and sadden to hear about the passing of a dear friend, Lincoln Davis. We would like to send our prayers and condolence to all of the family members. Lincoln was one of those rare individuals who left a mark and will never be forgotten. He will truly be missed
Nate & Pearl Dukes
Michele Lewis
June 10, 2013
To Larraine and family, and to the entire Davis family,
My thoughts and prayers are going out to you all at this time. So sorry to hear the passing of Lincoln, such a well loved and beautiful person. Lincoln grew up and was good friends with my brother Chico, i remember this beautiful family from Tower Ave and loved the way they were such a tight knit family as they are today. May God be there to comfort you all at this very precious time of losing your loved one. May your heart be felt with beautiful memories of such a beautiful person. God Bless You Lorraine and the Davis family.
Roger Deschenes
June 9, 2013
Lincoln,
I have many fond memories of when we worked together on Pitkin Street. Playing Hearts with the gang at lunchtime was one of them - you really did have a photographic mind! God bless you and your family!
Charles "Butch" Rankin
June 9, 2013
Rest in Peace old friend. We had some good times growing up off Tower Ave and playing basketball at the Jackson House.
June 9, 2013
To the Davis family...A wonderful, fun loving guy. You will be missed...by all...and you will be missed at our 50th class reunion...always a great guy...someone that stands out...we will miss you...Lincoln and I will miss our one dance at our 50th........hope you are in a better place....nikki jacobs schanzer class of 1965
Dorothy Zellous
June 9, 2013
Lorraine and family,
You have my heartfelt sympathy. Lincoln was a good and faithful 'spiritual' brother. May Jehovah grant you the strength to bare the pain of his loss and the trying days ahead of you.
Dorothy (Dot) Zellous
Cleo Cotton
June 9, 2013
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.
Thomas Belle
June 9, 2013
to the davis family our prayers and thoughts are a memory in our hearts we send our Christian love to all who may be in sorrow at this time love from the belles warehouse point congregation
June 9, 2013
I am so sorry for your lost, may Jehovah continue to bless you and your family, and remember that we love you very much and you are in our prayers.
Henry and Cynthia Manson & Family
Laurie Martin
June 9, 2013
O Lord...perpetuate his existence in Thine exalted rose garden that he may plunge into the sea of light in the world of mysteries...
Thomas Davis
June 9, 2013
Lincoln Was A Friend That Was Closer Then A Brother!
God Bless All The Davis Family Love You All SHALOM.
Anitah Davis
June 9, 2013
To Lorry, Tonya, Lincoln III (Bo), Newman, Jerry and the rest of my brothers legacy ... His star, now, will shine brightly forever, in my memories, where I 'll hold close and dear to my heart.
Holding you tight with love my family, Your Sister n Law and Auntie Anitah ~ See you later Lincoln, jr! ?U
June 9, 2013
a wonderful individual; tough, intelligent, fun loving a good person to have on your team may He rest in peace marlene Fein
Roger Gibson Sr
June 9, 2013
with deepest sympathy to the family from a friend and a neighbor from years back,God bless the family.
Anitah Davis
June 9, 2013
To Lorry, Tonya, Lincoln III (Bo), Newman, Jerry and the rest of my brother, Lincoln jr's legacy... His star,now, does shine forever, in the memories I will hold dear and close to my heart. Family, I'm holding you tight and loving you all, Your sister n law and Auntie Anitah ~ I'll be missing you Lincoln, jr! ? U
Hazel (Howard) Mason
June 9, 2013
To the Davis family may God Bless you,remembering Lincoln from Weaver High, God bless you my class mate.
Jackie Bethea
June 9, 2013
To The Family,
Sorry for your loss, never could anyone have a conversation about Hartford without mentioning Linc's name throughout the conversation! He will be missed!
Chris Burton
June 9, 2013
To the Davis famiiy: My condolences on Bodinks' passing. May he rest in peace and God bless you all.
Carmon Funeral Homes, Inc.
June 9, 2013
With deepest sympathy during your time of mourning.
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