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WILLIAM B. DAVIS
On July 11, 2018 of Potomac, MD; born in Salem, VA to John and Delia Davis. Bill graduated from Rutgers University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and Foreign Linguistics and received a Master's Degree in Anthropology from Boston University. Mr. Davis became one of the first five black U.S. Secret Service Agents. He was the founder of Fulbright Commissions in Ghana and Ethiopia and of Wisdom Inc. Preceded in death by wife of 33 years, Iris Spencer Davis and five brothers. Survived by children, Daryl Davis (Brenda) and Shjan Spooner; sister, Carrie Johnson; other relatives and friends. Services Monday, July 16, 2018 Rockville Christian Church, 301 Adclare Rd., Rockville, MD. Wake 10 a.m. Service 11 a.m. Interment Lincoln Memorial, Suitland MD.www.mcguire-services.com
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"Ambassador Davis" was so welcoming and helpful to me in my career at State Department. He had a kind, generous spirit and tremendous sense of humor. I am deeply indebted to him for his kindness and wise career advice and for his many contributions to the Department's TLG.
Lenora Fuller-McCall
July 17, 2018
Sorry for your loss and grief; may the promise at John 6:40 give you comfort and peace.
July 14, 2018
May the God of all comfort sustain your family during the days ahead Psalms 119:76
July 14, 2018
reading God's word of hope for those who have passed on is faith building and encouraging. God has given us the wonderful hope of living forever. john 6:40 and john 3:16
dm
July 13, 2018
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