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ISIAH DAVIS Obituary

Isiah Davis, Sr., 83, moved to a new home not made by hands on Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was a retired farmer and carpenter. He was a member of New Wrights Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where he served actively as an Usher, Trustee and Treasurer until his health declined. Isiah was a member of the Maple Leaf Lodge, No. 213. He is survived by his three children, Isiah (Vicki) Davis, Jr., of Nashville, TN; Dr. Barbara D. Davis and Rev. Janice M. Davis, both of Memphis, TN; four grandchildren, Conklin Davis and Jennie Willingham of Memphis, TN; Nikesia (Charles) Lemard of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Tiffany (Victor) Fletcher of Nashville, TN; ten great-grandchildren: Alesia Marshall, Camryn Marshall, Azaria Lemard, Casani Lemard, Madisyn Willingham, Ishaya Fletcher, and Ikiya Fletcher; Victor Fletcher, Jr., Tyler Fletcher, and Taylan Fletcher, four great-great grandchildren: Joseph, Joiyah, Marcus, and Vegas; four sisters-in- law: Josephine Davis, Oretha Scales, Dessie Scales, and JoAnn Davis, as well as nieces, nephews, and cousins. The following services will be held at New Wrights Missionary Baptist Church - Visitation Saturday, July 27 from 5-7 p.m. Celebration Service - Sunday, July 28 at 1 p.m. Interment - Monday, July 29 at 11 a.m. at Memorial Park Southwood, 5485 Hacks Cross Rd. Pastor Charles Parker officiating. (901)452-7331

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jul. 24, 2013.

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July 28, 2013

To: Isiah, Barbara and Marie. It was an honor to attend the beautiful home going services for your Daddy Mr. Isiah Davis Sr. We too had many childhood memories of growing up in Church Sunday School with your Dad. May God grant you and your family Peace beyond understanding. Sincere Sympathy from Rosemary Nelson and the Stokes family.

July 25, 2013

"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal..." Tommy and Mother Mary Watson and Family sends to you prayers of comfort during this time.

July 25, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

July 25, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

July 24, 2013

You have my condolences..God is with you. Much love from Dianne and the "Moody" family.

July 24, 2013

Barbara, Marie & Isiah our prayers are with you and the entire family. Barbara and Marie you all took care of him until God called him home.

Catherine Fason class of 1970
Deborah Willingham class of 1969

Arthur Cleveland

July 24, 2013

My prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. On the positive note Cousin Isiah are no longer suffering. He is now with foregone family friends and the mighty King. May GOD bless and keep you.
Bubba

July 24, 2013

Barbara,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, I am sorry for your loss.

July 24, 2013

Love to you family and may God continue to be with us all. It may seem dark now, but I know that joy comes in the morning!

Ryland and Janet Acey(cousins)

Rev. Garry B. & Janet McGory

July 24, 2013

Much LOVE & Great SYMPATHY

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