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Francis Davis

1926 - 2016

Francis Davis obituary, 1926-2016, Matthews, NC

BORN

1926

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Long & Son Mortuary Service

2312 Beatties Ford Rd

Charlotte, North Carolina

Francis Davis Obituary

Francis Davis was born on March 23, 1926, in Lanes, Williamsburg County, South Carolina. At age 90, he went to join our Heavenly Father on November 30, 2016. His parents were the late Collin Davis Sr. and Ella Wisdom Davis. . Funeral service will be held Friday December 9, 2016 at Weeping Willow AME Zion Church. Visitation will begin at 11:00 am and the service will follow at 12:00 pm. Military rites and interment will take place at Gethsemane Memorial Gardens. Long & Son is serving the Davis Family.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Dec. 8, 2016.

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Marcellus Jones

July 19, 2020

Love you, Papa. You exemplified not only what it is to be a man but a man of God, honor, and family. Love you forever and an eternity. - Mario.

December 11, 2016

Francis enjoyed a good long life. He was one of those the Bible call especially strong.
Ps. 90:10

Rhoda Davenporr

December 9, 2016

Uncle Francis,
Thank you for your love, kindness and support over the years. Your love was felt by all of us. Love you and miss you. Rest in peace my dear Uncle.

Love,
Rhoda

L. Wyman

December 8, 2016

My condolence to The Davis Family. May the Father comfort you as I continue to lift you up in prayer.

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Memorial Events
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Dec

9

Visitation

11:00 a.m.

Weeping Willow AME Zion Church

NC

Dec

9

Service

12:00 p.m.

Weeping Willow AME Zion Church

NC

Funeral services provided by:

Long & Son Mortuary Service

2312 Beatties Ford Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216

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