Walter Davis

Alexander - Walter Davis, 80, of 218 Old Hwy #20, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 17, 2014 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.

A native of Madison County, he had resided in Buncombe County most of his life. He was a graduate of Leicester High School and was a Korean War veteran, having served in the US Navy.

Mr. Davis received his B.S. Degree in Business Administration and B.A. Degree in Social Science with Certification in Education from Western Carolina University. Following graduation, he taught High School History in Clayton, GA prior to becoming a Vocational Rehabilitational Counselor for 26 years for the state of North Carolina until his retirement in 1989. He was a 40 year member with the Erwin Hills Lions Club and a member of Redmon Baptist Church.

Mr. Davis was the son of the late William Memphis "Bill" Davis and Beatrice Rice Davis and was also preceded in death by his brother, Hassel Davis.

Surviving are his wife Della Faye Waycaster Davis of the home; daughter, Pamela Davis Turbyfill (Chris) of Leicester; step daughter, Joy Dalton (Johnny) and step son, Darryl Dodd (Darlene) all of Asheville; grandchildren, Mason Turbyfill and Bryce Turbyfill; step grandchildren, Tonia Holderman (Phil), Kristy Dodd, John Dalton (Angie), Kelly Kimbley (Ryan) and Adam Turbyfill; step great-grandchildren, Brooke Holderman, Emily Holderman, Alex Ginn, Colton Dalton and Noah Dalton; sister, Orlene Carroll of Apex; several nieces and nephews, including his special niece, Vickie Ellenburg.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, March 20, 2014 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Ronnie Owen officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the NC National Guard at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with members of the Erwin Hills Lions Club and his Breakfast Buddies serving as pallbearers.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to: Erwin Hills Lions Club, 188 Erwin Hills Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the staff of John F. Keever, Jr. Hospice Solace Center for their love and care.

To sign Mr. Davis' guestbook online, go to "Memorials" at www.andersrice.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Mar. 19, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Walter Davis

15 Entries

Mary McElrath

April 14, 2014

I was his Dental Hygienist for many years and I also knew him from Lion's Club. He was always so kind to me. I just found out about his passing today. I will miss him. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Jesse Messer

March 22, 2014

Mrs Davis
So sorry to just hear that my friend Walter has passed away.
I am sorry that I missed the service
Our prayers are with you and your family
Jesse messer

JG

March 20, 2014

With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief...God is for you a refuge and strength, A help that is there to be found during difficult times...May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.

March 19, 2014

My sincere sympathy to the family for the loss of your dear loved one. May you find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2. Again my deepest sympathy.

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Nancy Thompson

March 19, 2014

Della Faye and family, I'm very sorry for your loss. But just remember his body is in no pain now. My prayers are with you for healing comfort.

Owen Meadows

March 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Rena Strickland

March 19, 2014

sorry for your loss .Praying for the family.

March 19, 2014

Joy and Pam:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Hold on to the great memories -- they will carry you through.
Loving thoughts.
Marlene Frisbee

Edna Crite

March 19, 2014

You will be missed. I will always remember your smile. My prayers go out to the family.

Ronald &joann Mcmahan

March 19, 2014

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Karen Wyatt

March 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Kelly Fore

March 19, 2014

Pam and Family, So sorry for your lose. I always called him Mr.Davis. I remember when I was little and my dad (Alonzo Fore) stopped by for a visit. He is such a nice man. He always waved and smiled every time we drove by to go home. He will be truly missed by many. May God give you comfort today and in the coming years to easy the pain and sorrow. And I want to say thank you Mr.Davis for your service to our country.

JEFF CALDWELL

March 18, 2014

SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THIS HE WAS A GREAT GUY I ALWAYS ASK HIM IF HE NEEDED CAPS EVERYTIME I SEEN AT FASTAC IM GOING TO MISS HIM!!

Phillip & Carol Merrill

March 18, 2014

Walter will be missed by so many friends.Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family.

March 18, 2014

Dear Family,
Thank you so much for allowing us to take care of Walter and be there to love you. He was a special man with a special family.

Love,
Butch Stillwell

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