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Dempsie Davis Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2009.

How do you celebrate a life well lived, or, as a friend says, "lived large"? Dempsie Davis was a wonderful blend of many things: an adventurous son, a protective brother, a devoted husband, a nurturing father, a guiding grandfather, an avid hunter, an international skeet champion, and a "Mustang" Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces. While we can list his many accomplishments, those are only the ingredients of the man. His nature and individuality are what defined his life...his indomitable spirit, his strength of character, his love of adventure, his considerate way with others, and his pragmatic, tenacious movement toward solutions. He was a masterful storyteller with a philosophical bent, who had endless experiences upon which to draw. Having shared life with him, these are the things we carry a bit of in ourselves. If you hold those memories as well, please join us in A Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 8, 2009, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the home of the Davis family, 133 Fernbrook Circle, Spartanburg, SC.
Colonel (Retired) Dempsie A. Davis, Jr. will be laid to rest, with military honors, at the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 7020 A. C. Skinner Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 32256; or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (1-800-805-5856).
An online guest register is available at www.floydmortuary.com.
The J. F. Floyd Mortuary

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November 27, 2009

Carl McNair, Jr. posted to the memorial.

November 9, 2009

The Walker Family posted to the memorial.

November 7, 2009

Lt. Col. Brian Ratchford, NCANG posted to the memorial.

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Carl McNair, Jr.

November 27, 2009

On behalf of the United States Military Academy Class of 1955, we knew Dempsie Davis well for more than a half century of service. He was a friend to all, a dedicated Air Force officer who lived up to the West Point motto - DUTY, HONOR, COUNTRY, both in time of war and peace. He has now gone on to greater glory and rests in the arms of the Almighty. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and render our final salute to our classmate and friend.

As we Grip Hands into Eternity,

CARL

Carl H. McNair, Jr.
Major General, US Army(RET)
President, USMA Class of 1955

The Walker Family

November 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family as you grieve the loss of your dear loved one, Col. Davis. During your bereavement you can be comforted from the Greatest source, GOD. HE is a GOD of tender mercies and HE promises to comfort you in all your tribulations. Trust and rely upon HIM for your strength and courage during this difficult time.
[2Corinthians 1; 3,4]

Lt. Col. Brian Ratchford, NCANG

November 7, 2009

My deepest condolences at the loss of such a fine and influencial man.
My father, Erskine Ratchford, introduced me to Col. Davis in 1981 while I was preparing to graduate from High School. Col Davis spent the better part of a day with me during which he gave me much appreciated guidance that resulted in my choosing the USAF as a career. I have thougth of his words to me often. I was impressed by him then, and now that I know what this career choice requires of us, I'm even more impressed with the life Col. Davis lived.
Happy landings Colonel! May we meet again.

Wally Mabry

November 6, 2009

What a great man, I'll never forget him. Truly, he was a genuine American patriot. Dempsie was fearless, brilliant, and inspirational. Volumes could be written about his amazing life, but words will never do him justice.
Dempsie sure did know how to live! My most heartfelt sympathies and thoughts are for the Davis family, God bless 'em.

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Ernie Martin

November 6, 2009

Sorry that I never met Dempsey. But, I did know his father, "Demp". Anyone who knew "Demp" knows that he was very proud of and spoke often of, his son. Please accept my heart felt condolences for yur loss.

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