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JIMMIE DAVIS Obituary

JIMMIE DIXON
DAVIS, Sr., 90

LAKE ALFRED - Mr. Jimmie Dixon Davis, Sr. age 90, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2015, at his residence in Lake Alfred.
Mr. Davis was born in Americus, GA, to Herd M. and Imogene Davis. He lived in Lake Alfred since 1964. Mr. Davis was a WWII Army veteran. He served in Italy where he earned a Purple Heart. He was a retired produce inspector with TOPCO and Davis Melon Sales. Mr. Davis was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Lake Alfred. He loved fishing, hunting and gardening.
Surviving are wife of 70 years, Thetis Wynnelle Davis of Lake Alfred, two sons Jimmie D. Davis Jr. (Linda) of Lake Alfred and Milton Lewis Davis (Mariesa) of Raleigh, NC, a daughter Thetis Cavender of Lake Alfred and 11 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Mr. Davis was preceded in death by son, Lucius Addison Davis and his daughter, Barbara Denise Bishop.
Services will be held in Americus, Georgia at a later date. Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Lake Alfred or the Wounded Warrior Project.org.

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Published by The Ledger from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14, 2015.

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susie ray

November 16, 2015

So Sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

November 13, 2015

Mack's sister happened upon Jimmie's obituary as she searched ancestry.We didn't know about his death. Please let us know about his funeral.You could message me on Facebook.You know that I loved Jimmie dearly. He looked so much like Mother.We're praying for all of you at this time.

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