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Chester Davis

Tallahassee, Florida

1927 - 2016 (Age 88)

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February 5, 2016
AGE
88
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Tallahassee, Florida

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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Chester Davis passed away Friday, Feb. 5, 2016, with his loved ones at his side.Lovingly known as "Chet," Professor Davis was born in Gary, Indiana, where he attended and graduated from Roosevelt High School a school that he was very proud to say produced many other activists,...

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I want to express my condolences to the Davis family and friends. May the god of all comfort and peace be with you during this difficult time. May you take comfort in knowing that he has the desire to help you through this loss because he cares for you (Psalm 136).

Dear Penny, I was so sorry to hear about the death of four husband. After reading his obituary and realizing his multitude of accomplishments, I was so sorry that I never met him. Your heart is heavy now, but he will be a light that shines from within you forever. God Bless and Keep You Close.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Penny, just heard of Chet's passing. Please accept our condolences. We were just talking about how good the both of you looked in your personalized Christmas card. God bless and know that Chet will always remain in our hearts. Van and Norvell Jackson (Virginia Beach, VA.)

Please accept my condolences. I enjoyed many conversations with Professor Davis in the halls of New Africa House at UMass in the '70s and '80s. He regaled me with stories about music, especially the greats of jazz and r&b whom he heard while attending the University of Chicago, not far from South Side venues that are almost as legendary as the artists who played them. I lost touch with Chet when he retired in 1992 and moved south, but Facebook renewed our connection a few years ago, and...

Dear Penny,
I have thought of you often since you left the Valley, and am so sorry that making contact came because of the notice in this morning's paper. Please accept my warm thoughts and deepest sympathy on the death of your husband.
Pat Warner

I was saddened to hear of the passing of my former professor. Professor Davis was a great teacher and inspiring educator. His class was one of my most memorable courses I had taken while a student at UMASS Amherst. He was a real soul brother who passed his knowledge to many students. Rest in God's unchanging hands my brother.

- Antonio Nobles

Dr. Ralston,

Your husband was truly a blessing to many and his amazing achievements will continue to be inspirations to generations to come. Remember that God has all power and thus he will order your steps and bring you peace. You are a wonderful person and Christian so I know that God will bring you comfort and shower you with blessings. Just keep your strong faith.

With much affection,
Carolyn