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William C. Davis DAVIS WHARF - William C. Davis, a lifetime resident of Davis Wharf, died Jan. 12, 2010, at the age of 86. Visitation will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, at the Doughty Funeral Home, Exmore, Va. A service to celebrate his life will be held at Craddockville United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, with interment following at the Davis family cemetery. Gifts in Bill's memory may be made to Craddockville United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. June Custis, P.O. Box 266, Craddockville, VA 23341; Hospice of the Eastern Shore, 165 Market St., Suite No. 3, Onancock, VA 23417; or the Salvation Army of Hampton Roads, 5516 Raby Road, Norfolk, VA 23504. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. doughtyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jan. 14, 2010.

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CUSTIS DRUMMOND

January 14, 2010

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL THE FAMILY.AS A YOUNG BOY I REMENBER BILLY VERY WELL AS HE RAN TO GET ME OUT OF THE BUILDING ON THE WHARF THAT BURNED.I HAVE NEVER FORGOT HIS GOOD DEED.MAY GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU....
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FRANCES AND CUSTIS DRUMMOND

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