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Sol Davis Obituary
He was baptized at an early age and became a member of St. John Baptist Church in Somerville, Alabama. He attended St. John elementary school and Morgan County Training school. He served in the United States Army and was station at West Point. He enjoyed playing baseball on the Bluff City Community Baseball Team, card games and was a self-taught carpenter. He was very helpful in the community and his family with his self-taught skills and recreational activities. He moved to Ohio after completing his military service. He married his home town sweetheart, Inez Stewart Davis. From this union three children was born. He was employed by Ford Motor Company in Brookpark, Ohio retiring after 29 years of service. He loved the family reunion. He was a sharp dresser who never wore tennis shoes or shorts he took pride in his appearance.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Sol and Maggie Emerson Davis, Sr.; brothers, Henry Lucas Davis, Leroy Davis, Willie Howard Davis, Ossie Davis, and Fletcher Ferlander Davis; sisters, Hertisteen Davis, Ida-May McDaniel, Warden Weeden, Katherine Black, and Shelby Jean Hubbard. He leaves to mourn his passing and cherish his memory his children, Marcia (Bobby) Davis of Canton, Ohio, Jolecia Michelle Davis of Huntsville, Alabama, and Michael Davis of Cleveland, Ohio.; brother, Drifton (Barbara) Davis of Hampton, Virginia; sisters, Agrippa Bass of Huntsville, Alabama, Ollie Grishwel of Detroit, Michigan, Margaret Whitfield of East Canton, Ohio, Patricia Gulley of Akron, Ohio and Dorothy Nell Davis of Somerville, Alabama; five grandchildren; and nine great- grandchildren; aunt, Roxie Gurley; nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Special thanks to Richard Johnson and his many care givers.
Services will be held on Monday, September 10, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home, 529 W. Thornton St., Akron, OH 44307, Eld. Michelle Barnes officiating. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may visit our chapel from 10 a.m. until time of service. Procession will form and condolences may be sent to 744 Hayden Ave., Akron, OH 44320.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sol Davis
Dwight Jr ,Treshele ,Yvonne McDaniel
September 14, 2012
Michael and Michell we are sorry for your loss we wish we could be there to give you support.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Frances & the Mabel Patrick Family
September 11, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Soshana Orr
September 10, 2012
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
K. McDanieL
September 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JULIA GILBERT
September 10, 2012
MICHAEL AND MICHELL, I SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR FATHER. HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW, BUT WE AS CHILDERN HAVE A HARD TIME LETTING GO. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND GOD BLESS THE THE BOTH OF YOU.
curry's
September 9, 2012
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
LOREN BELL
September 9, 2012
I REMEMBER MR. DAVIS FROM YEARS BACK. HE WAS ONE OF THOSE FIGURES YOU LOOKED UP TO IN THE NEIGHBOR HOOD. HE ALWAYS GAVE ME VERY SOUND ADVICE. ALWAYS A SHARP DRESSER AND ALWAYS HAD A NICE CAR. GOD BLESS THE DAVIS FAMILY, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART.
Stewart & Calhoun Funeral Home
September 9, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Duane Burton
September 7, 2012
SD was my father's best friend (Willie Burton) and my second father. I remember the good times they used have - they did everything together
Patricia "Patty" Hyatt- Jackson and Family
September 6, 2012
God's richest blessings and His unmeasurable peace for you is our prayer.
Look unto the hills.
Angie Copeland Hawkins
September 5, 2012
My deepest condolences to the family.
marcia davis
September 5, 2012
my dad will be miss i love you daddy rest in peace
marcia davis
September 5, 2012
he was my daddy i am going to miss him dearly love you daddy rest in peace now
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