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LEON PATRICK DAVIS

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LEON PATRICK DAVIS, 80, of Memphis, retired educator, died January 20, 2011. Services will be 11 a.m., Thursday, January 27 at Mt. Joyner Missionary Baptist Church, 5113 Hillbrook. Burial will be in New Park Cemetery, 4536 Horn Lake Rd. Mr. Davis was a member of Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, retired Memphis City Schools teacher, consultant/supervisor, Assistant Principal and Principal, and Assistant Professor at LeMoyne-Owen College. He leaves his wife, Ruby Taylor Davis; daughters, Sheila White Parrish of Memphis and Sharon Green of Chicago, IL; brother, Theodore Crumbley of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church, LeMoyne-Owen College or charity of donor’s choice. E. H. Ford Mortuary (901)345-9558

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 23, 2011.

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Alvin/Bonnie Greene

January 26, 2011

I have known Dr. & Mrs. Leon Davis for many years. They were great role models for all at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church for many years. I can remember Dr. Davis opening the doors for the youth of the church and providing love, guidance and fun fellowship. He will truly be missed and may those that was blessed to be apart of his educational legacy pass the learning torch of profound excellence.

January 25, 2011

Though you heart must hold deep sadness at the loss of the one you loved,may it also hold theblessings of the life you shared and the love that will always be a part of you.I pray that God will comfort your heart and carry you through this time of sadness.
Margie Samuels Robinson (Opelousas,LA)

Rodney /Jacqueline Hamilton Sr.

January 24, 2011

Aunt Ruby my heart goes out to you for your loss. I just want you to know that I LOVE YOU if you need me for anything just let me know. Uncle Pat was my role model .They way he dressed in his suits ,the way he carried himself and the LOVE he showed to our family and especially you. He may be gone but he won't be forgotten. The christmas toys that you all brought when we were little along with the christmas dinners over to your house those were the days.My mom always said that I reminded her of Uncle Pat when I got older. Nephew Rodney K. Hamilton Sr. & wife Jacqueline Hamilton

January 23, 2011

I have pretty much known Dr. Davis all my life. I hope that you find comfort
that he was well loved and has earned sweet peace. God bless!

Eric Sargent
Lakeview Gardens

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