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Roy Davis Obituary
Roy was born on Feb. 27, 1940, to the late James Henry Davis and Minerva Davis. He attended public schools in Sussex County, Va., and joined the Hunting Quarter Baptist Church at an early age. Preceding him in death were his father, Henry Davis, daughter, Barbara Ann Davis, two sisters, Earline Davis and Gertrude Yates, one brother, George Roosevelt Davis, and granddaughter, Wendy Davis.
He leaves to cherish his memories a devoted mother, Minerva Davis of Stony Creek, Va.; children, James R. Davis (Mary), Elvis Davis (Debra), Connie Davis, Floyd Davis, Patricia Davis, Carolyn Davis, Candice Booth and Tawanda Jones, all of Virginia; three brothers, Willie A. Davis (Mary) of Stony Creek, Va., Wilburn Davis of Henderson, N.C., Bennie Davis of Fredericksburg, Va.; five sisters, Ella Mae Jones (William Sr) of Prince George, Va., Mable Harrison (Freddie Sr.) of Richmond, Va., Mary E. Wheatley (William), Ruth Chambliss and Shirley Johnson (Milton), all of Petersburg, Va., and a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family and friends. He also leaves to cherish his memories of devoted friends and family, Vennett Wyatt, Dexter Yates, George L Massenburg and Jammie Pulliam to mention just a few.
A service celebrating the life of Mr. Davis will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, at the Hunting Quarter Baptist Church, Stony Creek. The Rev. Dr. C.W. Robb, pastor. The Rev. Joseph Williams, officiating.
For more information, please contact the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore Street, Petersburg, Va., (804)-863-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for Roy Davis
6 Entries
Linda Goode
December 3, 2009
To The Davis Family,
May God continue to bless you during this time and always. May you find comfort in the memories of your loved one.
Marvin & Linda Goode and
The Burrow Family
December 3, 2009
To The Davis Family:
May God continue to bless you now and in the days ahead. We pray that you will find comfort in the memories of your loved one.
Marvin & Linda Goode and The Burrow Family
December 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charita Tapper
December 1, 2009
Heavenly Father,
I come to you now in the name of my lord and savior Jesus Christ asking of these things, during the bereavement of our love one Mr. Roy L. Davis.
Heavenly Father,
I trust that you will never fail me and give these things. Your word says that when I pray to you that you will hear me.
Heavenly Father,
I pray that you give strength to my family (losing such a lovable person is always hard.)
Heavenly Father,
I ask that you continue to bless me and my family.. guide us.. and protect us.. and let your holy spirit confront us.
In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
Charita (Re-Re) Tapper
Colonial Heights
November 30, 2009
To The Family of our Neighbor, Roy Davis
Your heart may be heaven,Your eyes may be watery,Your though may be weak
God can wipe away all your burdened
God only take the best for his kingdom
May the Lord give you strength in this time of sorry
With Deepest Sympathy
The Neighbored Hood of
Poarch Lane, Stony Creek, Va.
Edwin & Tysha Chambliss
November 28, 2009
To the Davis Family:
I am sadden to hear of the passing of Roy. He will definitely be missed by the family and all of those that knew him.
May God continue to bless you during your time of bereavement.
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