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Duane Calvin Davis Sr.

1942 - 2008

BORN

1942

DIED

2008

Duane Davis Obituary

Duane Calvin (Haney) Davis Sr., 65, of Bland, Va., passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008. He was born December 11, 1942, in Pulaski, Va., son of the late Vance and Ethel Kitts Davis. He was preceded in death by a half brother, John Robert Hamblin; and an infant sister. "Haney" enjoyed buying and selling at flea markets. He also enjoyed the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Betty Newberry Davis, of the home; one daughter, Lisa and Kevin McGuire, of Bland, Va.; three sons, Duane Calvin Jr. and Paula Musser Davis, of Bland, Va., Bradley Scott and Rachel Davis, of Bland, Va., and Robert Allen Davis, of Bramwell, W.Va.; and six grandchildren, Krystal McGuire, Kaitlyn McGuire, Granger Davis, Brookley Davis, Ravin Davis and Hallie Davis. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, September 4, 2008, at the Bland Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment will follow in Newberry Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 3, 2008, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jean K. Lester, P.O. Box 958, Wytheville, Va. 24382. Highland Bland Funeral Chapel, Bland, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Sep. 3, 2008.

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Diane Edwards

April 30, 2025

Duane was my uncle John Roberts half brother my name is Diane I stayed with aunt Clemons and uncle John in the house up on the hill in bland great grandy kitts made me a table and chairs and I still have after 69 yrs

David and Anita Melvin

September 3, 2008

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. With Deepest Sympathy

Bonnie Lundy

September 3, 2008

Betty, I won't be able to come to the funeral home as I have to be out of town, but you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need a friend just give me a call.

Ashley Fox

September 3, 2008

Betty, Robert, Brookie, and RaRa,

We are so sorry for your lost.....Tell the girls wer are here if you need anything...also Zac sends his love.....

Love You all....
Brian, Ashley,Zac and AJ Fox

Geraldine Coffman

September 3, 2008

Betty Sue and Family;
I was so sorry to hear of Duane's death. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Geraldine Lambert Coffman

Kevin Wade

September 3, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss, it is never any easy thing to deal with, but there is hope. The bible gives us comfort through the scriptures and holds out hope for all who mourn a loved one.

At 2 Corinthians 1:3, God is called the "God of comfort", an appropriate title for one who wants all to live and not die. How so? Notice what 1 Timothy 6:19 tells us, “He that exercises faith in the Son has everlasting life; ". All mankind has the oppurtunity to live on earth forever under perfect conditions. (Psalm 37:10,11,29) We also know this since he spent a great period of time forming the earth and its content specifically for the purpose of mankind to live here. Why would that change? His purpose hasn't.

Your loved one will have the chance once again to walk the earth and enjoy a special relationship with God during that time. It is my hope that these thoughts brought you personal comfort.

Sincerely,

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