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Orie Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 25, 2014.

Orie Marlin Davis
Atlanta, GA- Orie Marlin Davis, age 82, died peacefully on March 22, 2014, surrounded by his family. Orie was born in Kinnard, IN, and grew up on the West Coast. He lived in Wichita, Kansas, for a number of years and in Macon, GA, for 32 years before moving to the Atlanta area in late 2009. He was the son of Thomas Valentine Davis and Lena Marceil Jones Davis, both of whom pre-deceased him.
Orie was a draftsman by trade and worked in the steel and construction industry for 57 years; for 31 of those years, he was self-employed. He was instrumental in the design and fabrication of metal hand rails, metal buildings, and bridges.
He is survived by his wife of 41 years , Gail Rogers Davis; his children, Marlin (Glady) Davis of California, Eileen (Bruce) Kimble and Brian (Teresa) Davis of Kansas, George (Dondra) Davis of Dunwoody, GA, and Ruth Davis-Rogers of Maryland. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, his brother, Tom (Berniece)Davis, sister, Helen Rodenberger, brother, Don Wedel, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Christ Church Norcross, 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA, on Wednesday, March 26, at 2:00. If desired, memorials can be made to Christ Church Norcross, 400 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Norcross, GA or to Christ Church Macon, 582 Walnut Street, Macon, GA 31201. Online condolences may be made at www.crowellbrothers.com. Arrangements by Crowell Brothers Funeral Home, 5051 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, Norcross, GA 30092. 770-448-5757.

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March 26, 2014

Dear Gail, sorry fore your loss Mr Orie.
May god bring peace and comfort to you and Davis family during this hard time!!!
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March 26, 2014

Ginger Snapp Martin

My dear, dear Gail:
I am so deeply saddened to learn of your loss. Orie was such a good, Christian man who was so kind to everyone. Take great comfort in knowing that Heaven has gained another angel and cherish your many wonderful years together. May God's grace comfort and sustain you in the days and weeks to come. My love, sympathy and prayers to you and the entire family during this most difficult time.

March 25, 2014

Richard Hughes

Gail, I am so sorry to hear about your dear Orie. I rejoice that he is no longer in pain and is with his Heavenly Father. He was a wonderful man and I treasure the time I got to spend with him. I will keep you and the rest of your family in my prayers in the days to come. Peace to you, my friend.

March 25, 2014

Gloria Methven

Dear Gail,
I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Orie's passing. I know you will miss him terribly but you have many sweet memories of him. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 25, 2014

Sandra Cannon

Dear Gail and Family,
My thoughts & prayers go out to all of you. I'm so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Hoping the sweet memories you all shared, will carry you through the difficult days ahead.

March 25, 2014

Cris Williamson

Dearest Gail, how surprised I was to see the news about Orie! I have thought of you so often during these past years. Your were the very best neighbors we could have had when living on Old Lundy Rd! My Jim has been gone for over four years now & I still find it hard to believe! But I have so many good memories, Just as you do! God's Grace is sufficent! Know my prayers are with you & your family.

March 25, 2014

G. Johnson

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

March 25, 2014

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time

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