John S. Davis

John S. Davis, 88, of Rocky Mount, Va., died Thursday, July 2, 2009. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cassie Boothe Davis; parents, Sheldon and Emma Lewis Davis; and brothers, Tildon and William Davis. He was a retired United States Army Veteran and was awarded the Purple Heart for his service during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Virginia Department of Transportation. Surviving are his sons and daughters-in-law, Jim Allen Chaney Sr. and wife, Lucille, of Bassett, Wayne Paige Henderson and wife, Beth, of Gloucester; daughter, Sharon H. Peters, of Rocky Mount; five grandchildren, Jim Allen Chaney Jr. and wife, Margaret, Deborah Lynn Chaney, Mark Wayne Henderson and wife, Leigh, Kevin Paige Henderson and wife, Kim, and Kristy Harris; four great-grandchildren, Jamie Ann Chaney, Robert and Chelsea Bernard, Madeline Henderson, Eli Henderson; two great-great-grandchildren; and pets, Omar, Jazzy Girl and Romey. Funeral services will be conducted from Flora Funeral Chapel 4 p.m. Sunday with the Rev. Winston Crichlow and the Rev. Bud Nichols officiating. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to Bethany United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3329 Henry Road, Ferrum, Va. 24088. His family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Flora Funeral Service, exclusive provider for Veterans & Family Memorial Care, Rocky Mount. www.florafuneralservice.com.